The Deepdale Duck was at St Stephen's C of E School in Preston on Wednesday morning to help present prizes to children who had produced winning designs for North End's official Savings Account partners, the Cumberland Building Society.

The Cumberland had asked local school children aged nine to 11, to help design their annual Summary Financial Statement. The children had been asked to draw or paint something that represents their community. The winner received a prize of £25 in a new or existing Cumberland Building Society Young Saver Account as presented by Preston's favourite mascot.

The overall winner, selected by the Society's Board of Directors, will have their work included within the design of the 2006/07 Summary Financial Statement. Commenting on the children's involvement, Preston branch manager Peter Glover commented: "What better way to demonstrate our commitment to the community than handing the design of our annual statement to local children".

The Cumberland Building Society are the official savings Account partners of Preston North End and if you're a PNE fan there really is no other savings account for you than a North Ender or Young North Ender Savings Account. It gives a great rate of interest, you get your own PNE passbook and you can win North End prizes on a regular basis? and you can help the Club's youth development along the way!

If you open an adult or junior PNE Account, not only do you receive a very competitive rate of interest and instant access to your savings, you could also win North End prizes such as signed PNE shirts, matchday tickets, signed PNE footballs, a Deepdale ground tour, the chance to meet PNE players at signing sessions and much more along the way.

We've already had many winners this season including the Slater family, who won a signed PNE home shirt and were presented with it at pitchside before the Derby game and PNE fan Mrs Sedgwick who won an account with an opening balance of £50 in it.

What could be more exciting for young PNE fans than saving up their pocket money and winning North End prizes along the way? No other savings account offers you that!

The Accounts are the perfect way for PNE fans to save their pennies this season and help raise money for the PNE players of tomorrow as the Cumberland Building Society will annually donate a percentage of the total average balance of all North Enders savings accounts during the year back into the youth development of the club, costing you absolutely nothing!

What's in it for PNE Supporters?
- Competitive interest rates
- Instant access to your savings
- Up to six instant access penalty free withdrawals each calendar year 
- A North Enders savers mug once you have £100 in your account
- A one-off 10% discount voucher to spend in the club shop
- A special North Enders passbook
- Free entry into a regular 'account holders only' draw with great PNE prizes to be won such as a new signed PNE home shirt, a signed PNE Football, matchday tickets and more!

How do I open my PNE North Enders Account?
Pick up a leaflet from the Club or simply call in at your local Cumberland branch at 90 Fishergate, Preston. All you will need is an initial opening balance of at least £100, personal identification and proof of where you live (driving licence/recent utility bill). If you are under 18 years old, you can open an account the same way with an opening balance of just £10.

For more information click here to visit the North Enders Savings Account web page. Alternatively visit your local Cumberland branch or the PNE Shop or Ticket Office. What other savings account would offer you the chance to win great PNE prizes on a regular basis, for free?! So come on, make a saving!

Cumberland Building Society
90 Fishergate, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 2 NJ
Telephone (01772) 556606; Fax (01772) 881479
www.cumberland.co.uk