An iconic Farnworth comic has thrown his support behind a campaign launched by Rivington Heritage Trust this month. Dave Spikey, of Phoenix Nights, has pledge his support to the 'Squarea' initiative which is raising funds to maintain Rivington Gardens by allowing members of the public to sponsor a patch of land in the Japanese Garden, the Italian Lake, the Dell, the Woodlands, or the Lawns on the gardens. The gardens has struggled for funding over the past year due to the coronavirus with this fundraiser hoping to pay towards the maintenance of the gardens which costs over £100,000 per year. Dave Spikey has backed the 'Squarea' initiative, sharing his many memories of the gardens.