THE Mayor of Bury has been making her face 'funny for money' to pledge support for Red Nose Day 2015.

The bi-annual fundraising extravaganza returns on March 13, with the cash raised spent by Comic Relief to help poor, vulnerable and disadvantaged people in the UK and Africa.

Channelling her inner rock star by wearing retro blue frames, a show-stopping black wig, and a red nose, Cllr Michelle Wiseman had no hesitation in getting involved.

Cllr Wiseman, who represents Pilkington Park ward, said: “People should support Red Nose Day because it is all about care from the community, for the community.

“Bury’s charities and voluntary sector help make our town what it is and I love being Mayor of a borough that does so much to care for its people.”

Streetwise 2000, a mental health support service for young people based in Wash Lane, Bury, is one of the projects which has benefitted from Comic Relief funding.

The organisation helps 16 to 24 year-olds to overcome their immediate challenges, make progress educationall,y and develop their ability to deal with future adversity.

In the North West, fundraisers donated more than £2,938,000 for Red Nose Day 2013.

To find out how to get involved: go to rednoseday.com