WORLD Cup winner Roger Hunt has become the first person to join a new membership scheme for the town's cultural activities.

The Croft resident, who starred in the 1966 World Cup final, join the Culture Warrington launch which offers discounts on some tickets, access to member-only events and priority booking at Pyramid and Parr Hall.

Roger said: “I’m proud to be the first person to become a Culture Warrington member.

“I’m excited about the benefits membership will give me and delighted to know I will be helping to fund all the great events, exhibitions and outreach work Culture Warrington organises.

“I really believe in what the charity does for the town and the wider community and I’m keen to see that work continue.

“I’d strongly urge anyone who enjoys a good show or a family trip to the museum to sign up now so we can all carry on making the most of these great experiences for many years to come.”

Member fees, £15 per person or £25 for a couple, will be helping to raise funding to safeguard the future of Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington Museum and Art Gallery, and our outdoor events such as Warrington Festival and Warrington Contemporary Arts Festival.

Maureen Banner, chairman of the board for Culture Warrington, said: “As a team we aim to make the town a thriving centre of cultural activity and you can help us continue this mission by joining our membership scheme.

“You will receive some great benefits as well as having played an important role in securing what we are confident will be an exciting future.

“We want to continue celebrating culture in Warrington through the arts and heritage, and as a result enrich the lives of our visitors and the wider community."

To join, visit one of Culture Warrington’s venues, call 442345 or visit culturewarrington.org/memberships The scheme will officially launch tomorrow, Friday, at Warrington Museum from 6pm to 8pm to coincide with the opening of three new exhibitions.