GOLFERS at a Melksham club presented a cheque for £1,535 to a Chippenham special needs school on Monday to help keep it afloat.

Jane Cross, manager at the Springboard Opportunity Group, said the money from Whitley Golf Club was vital to keep places at the pre-school open.

Although it receives government funding, Springboard still needs to raise £40,000 each year.

Mrs Cross said: "It's an incredible achievement and we want to thank all those involved in the fundraising, particularly Andy Brock."

Whitley Golf Club raised the money throughout 2004.