Wow, what an auction lot!

The charity auction at Heyside Cricket Club. Pictured (from the left) Tony Heaton, Andy Holloway and Scott Bloor

A CHARITY night in aid of Jamie Heaton’s family raised a staggering £6,500.

Friends, relatives and supporters of the two-year-old’s mum and dad, Michelle and Kenny Heaton, took part in an auction, raffle and tombola at Heyside Cricket Club on Friday. But a cricket match between Heyside and Austerlands was abandoned because of the rain.

Jamie died in the Shaw blast.

A limited edition signed photograph of the Manchester City team celebrating their Premiership title win raised £1,000.

Also sold were signed shirts and other memorabilia from Manchester United, Oldham Athletic and Lancashire Cricket Club. Middleton firm Vitafoam donated £800 and collection buckets were filled on the night.

Organiser Tony Heaton, captain of Heyside Cricket Club, said: “We had a great turn out despite the awful weather and we raised a fantastic amount for Jamie’s family.”


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