The local air ambulance service has been handed a financial boost.

Bollington Town Council recently hosted its inaugural North West Air Ambulance Charity quiz night, hosted through the Mayor's Local Lives partnership.

Councillor Dickie Fletcher, the current Mayor of Bollington, partnered with the charity for his mayoral year to champion the service.

Thanks to the support of volunteers who organised the event and local businesses who provided raffle prizes, the quiz night raised a total of £1,814.

Councillor Fletcher said: "I was delighted to be able to present a cheque for £1,814 to the North West Air Ambulance Charity.

"This was raised from the wonderful quiz night at our Civic Hall.

"Thank you so much to all those from Bollington and beyond, who came along on the night, in support of this great charity."

From accidental injuries to severe medical injuries, the NWAA crew delivers enhanced pre-hospital care to the most critically ill and injured and finds the best way to transport them to the most appropriate hospital.

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Each NWAA callout costs on average £4,500.

As such, the charity needs to raise £18 million every year to remain operational, receiving no funding from the government or the NHS.

Fundraising manager Danny Daynes said: "A heartfelt thank you to everyone who organised and supported the Bollington quiz night.

"Through your generosity and enthusiasm, the evening raised an incredible £1,814 to support the vital work of your local air ambulance charity.

"This remarkable contribution could fund our Blood on Board service for almost one whole week, ensuring that every one of our helicopters and critical care cars carries lifesaving blood products when they are needed most.

"With our crews called out an average of 11 times every day, this vital intervention can make all the difference to a patient's recovery and, ultimately, their chance of returning home to their loved ones.

"Thank you for helping us be there when every second counts."