TIME is running out to be in with a chance of starting your 2021 with an extra £1,000.

Northwich's Big Rotary New Year Raffle has now grown to more than 40 prizes, including a £1,000 top prize for the overall winner.

The town's three Rotary clubs – Northwich, Vale Royal and Weaver Valley – have teamed up for the raffle to help get next year off to the best possible start.

It follows a difficult year for charities, which have seen fundraising opportunities curtailed by the coronavirus pandemic, as major events like Northwich Beer Festival have been unable to take place.

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All proceeds will be equally divided between St Luke's Hospice, the Cheshire Food Hub and Cheshire Young Carers.

Tickets are on sale until 4pm on Wednesday, December 30.

They can be bought online at northwichraffle.org.uk or in-store at Jack Gee Cycles, CRS Consultants, Radio Northwich and the Cheshire Food Hub.

Winners will be drawn live on Radio Northwich at noon on New Year's Day.