A CHARITY night at the home of a former Hyndburn civic head raised money for the Mayor’s charity fund.

Councillor Dr Mohammed Rahman and his wife Hosne-Ara hosted the party at their home in Mill Lane, Great Harwood.

Guests included Hyndburn’s current Mayor, Councillor Pam Barton, and Mayoress Sue Johnson, as well as other councillors.

Councillor Rahman, who served as Mayor in 2006-2007, said: "It was an absolutely brilliant evening and we were able to raise £500 for the Mayor’s Charity."