Leigh backs preschool gala

Leigh preschoolers will be sitting pretty after a successful Labour Weekend gala.

Although organisers were still finalising the fundraising total last week, centre manager Brenda Walton said she hoped it would be close to last year’s figure of $15,000.

The money will be spent on replacing old plastic tables and chairs with natural wood furnishings.

Brenda put the gala’s success down to great weather and the huge support of local businesses and the Leigh community generally.

“It wasn’t just parents who were involved,” she said. “We can’t thank our sponsors and volunteers enough.”

Special mention was made of Frick Atkins who roasted the lamb, Mike and Fiona Francis, and Jan Scott.

The preschool caters for 28 children.