THE Knutsford Community First Responders Trust has been gifted a stunning painting by a world-renowned artist - and trust member - to help with the fundraising course.

The trust relies on donations to provide its myriad of medical services in the town, and hopes to attract a substantial amount by raffling off an Emma Williams original.

Emma, who organised a pop-up exhibition at The Angel in King Street earlier this month, recently became a trustee after attending a Heartstart course.

She has donated one of her own paintings, depicting a classic Knutsford scene, with the trust hoping to raise thousands of pounds from the sale.

Raffle tickets are now on sale at just £2 each, with the winning ticket to be drawn by patron Mike Oliver on November 17.

To buy a book of tickets, email adrianrees@heartstartknutsford.co.uk, stating how many you would like (£2 each or £10 per book of five) and your contact details.