LEIGH'S bumpiest road is runway smooth compared to the ones leading to a Ghanan clinic.

And fund-raisers from Our Lady of Apostles Convent hope pot-holed Orchard Lane won't deter people from attending their May Fair which is supporting the Sisters' Clinic in West Africa.

The clinic at Nkwanta, 350 kilometres from Ghana's capital of Accra, serves a rural 2,000 square miles with a population of 100,000.

Fund-raiser Peter Galloway explained: "It is hoped to upgrade the clinic to a hospital witch a doctor's house and operating theatre.

"The nearest hospital is 40 miles away, but with roads worse than Orchard Lane this means a journey of over two hours Sister Anne Harding, in charge at the clinic, is appealing for YOUR help."

He revealed upgrading had begun but help was needed to provide theatre tables, beds, essential equipment like an anaesthetic machine, as well as staff quarters.

The fair opens at 1.30pm on Saturday, May 18, admission 20p.

Attractions include tombola, home made crafts, jewellery, toys and dolls, plants, nearly new goods and refreshments.

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