A GREEN gang of local Soroptimists is holding a textile recycling collection to raise funds for good causes.

A spokesman said: “We need a tonne of clothes, towels, bedding, curtains, handbags, belts and footwear.”

The event will be held on Saturday, June 11, from 10am to noon, at the Mansion House (AGE UK), in Victoria Park, City Road, St Helens.

For more information, email sisthelens@gmail.com.

Alternatively, you can visit the Soroptimist website at soroptimist-gbi.org/st-he