Businesses are being urged to get behind a sparkling fundraiser in aid of Manorlands.

The Diamond Geezer challenge has been launched to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Sue Ryder, which runs the Oxenhope hospice.

Teams are being given £60 each and have until the end of the year to try and turn their money into £600.

“This is a great team-building event for any local businesses,” said regional fundraiser, Hayley Ibbotson.

“The idea is not for us to tell teams what to do with the money. We just want each one to think of inventive ways to turn it into £600 and become our Manorlands hospice Diamond Geezers.”

The challenge is open to community organisations, or groups of friends or family.

Teams receive a fundraising pack when they sign up and support will be available from hospice fundraisers.

Visit sueryder.org/Diamond Geezer, call 01535 640430 or e-mail Hayley.

ibbotson@sueryder.org for further information.