MEMBERS of the local Rainhill Townswomen’s Guild have made a generous donation to the St Helens foodbank.

As part of the Queen’s 90th birthday celebrations, the group aimed to collect 90 items, but were overwhelmed to discover they smashed their target by collecting 150 items presented at Rainhill Library who will now pass them on.

Sue Williamson, head of library service for St Helens Council, said: “I’d like to thank the ladies involved for this wonderful act of kindness which is a great example of libraries being at the heart of the community.”

Residents are reminded that all libraries across the borough can be used as drop-off points for donations to the foodbank.