As well as raising vital funds for the Hospice, the Luncheon also honours the man who through public nominations and then final analysis by the ‘Men of Rochdale’ Committee, is considered to have made a significant contribution to the community of Rochdale.

Tickets to attend the event, which commences with a beer reception at 1.00pm, can be purchased from Springhill Hospice Fundraising Office, Broad Lane, Rochdale OL16 4PZ, or by calling 01706 649920.