ATHERTON WI has celebrated its 25th anniversary.

The event to mark the occasion included the cutting a special cake by founder members - Pauline Wilson, Betty Bullough, Pat Braddock and Cynthia Joyce.

Certificates were given to them by president Dorothy Higham for being members for a quarter of a century.

The evening was celebrated with entertainment provided by magician Pete Turner , with visitors from Over Hulton WI and Lowton WI joining them.

Atherton WI meets on the second Thursday of every month at St Richards Parish Centre, Atherton, from 7.30pm. All women are welcome to attend.