Little Ellis Cooper, from Sowerby Bridge, weighed only 1lb 5oz when she was born and had to spend five months in the neo-natal unit at Calderdale Royal Hospital.

Now the one-year-old is home, mum and dad Sara-Jo Cooper and Brian Shackleton, want to raise £36,000 for a specialist neonatal incubator for the ward where she was treated.

So far the couple, who run The Works at Hollins Mill Lane in Sowerby Bridge, have collected nearly £7,000 towards their target and have presented that cash to nurses.

"The response we've had has been fantastic," said Sara-Jo.

"There are some very generous-spirited and kind-hearted people out there."

The money has come from book sales at the family's pub, an auction, the sale of a CD dedicated to Ellis and donations.

Sara-Jo said they hope to hold more book sales – possibly making them a monthly event – as well as another auction around Ellis's second birthday next year.

Anyone interested in making a donation can contact the couple at The Works on 01422 834821.