SUPPORTERS of Salisbury's Well Woman Centre flocked to its annual fair in the Guildhall on Saturday to help it raise vital funds.

The centre has been under pressure financially but staff are determined their work will go on.

Centre chairman Alison Leacock, speaking at Saturday's event, said the centre struggled to meet overheads - particularly staff and premises costs.

"Today is very important because now, more than ever, we need funds," she said.

"Our biggest outlay is salaries and the premises.

"The days of big grants are over, so we want people to give little bits of money, which will mount up into a big bit!

"We are threatened but we are not closing," she insisted.

Management committee member Susan Stephenson said the centre had lots of fundraising projects planned.

"We've just had our St Patrick's Day meal at Afon, the Chapel nightclub is donating a night's door money and we have done a mail-drop to encourage people to give money," she said.

"We are encouraging individuals to commit to give a small amount each month."

Saturday's fair, which raised £930, included stalls selling books, clothing, greetings cards and bath oils and raffle tickets.

And there was a chance to learn about a range of therapies, including aromatherapy and reflexology, and to hear Salisbury Community Choir sing.

The fair was opened by Salisbury district council chairman Margaret Peach, whose purchases included a knitted teddy bear for her first grandchild, due in September.

She said the Well Woman Centre helped so many people in so many different ways.

"I am terrifically supportive of the work they do," she said.