A NORTHWOOD charity which supports people affected by cancer and other serious conditions is calling on bridge players to join its tournament this March.

The bridge drive, at Moor Park Golf Club, will raise money for Paul Strickland Scanner Centre, an independent medical charity based at Mount Vernon Hospital.

The charity uses leading-edge MRI, CT and PET-CT scanners to monitor and diagnose cancer and other serious conditions, mainly for patients in Herts, Bucks, Harrow and Hillingdon.

Paul Strickland Scanner Centre relies on fund-raising and other donations to ensure equipment is world class and that the centre is able to carry out vital medical research.

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Claire Strickland, CEO of the centre, said: “We invest in the latest scanning technology because there is a clear link between accurate monitoring and diagnosis of cancer and other serious conditions.

“Our highly-trained staff  have access to the latest in equipment and systems, thanks to the support from our fund-raisers.

“We’re very grateful for the support of Moor Park Golf Club, who are letting us have the venue without charge, as well as the bridge players who have already signed up for the event. Please come along and register.”

The bridge drive (format will be Chicago Bridge) will take place at 11am, Wednesday, March 14, at Moor Park Golf Club, Rickmansworth, WD3 1QN. Entry is £22 per person, which includes lunch and the opportunity to win a prize.

Advance bookings on www.scannercentre.eventbrite.com or 01923 844290 during office hours. Please bring your own cards.