THE Co-op in Fore Street, Wellington, held a charity cake sale, a raffle and put collecting pots by the tills to help St Margaret’s Hospice buy two mattresses in memory of the late Sandra Lowman.

It organised the fundraising after Susan Bellringer approached the store – Sandra, her step-daughter, died at the start of the year.

Co-op deputy manager Sue West said: “We are very grateful for the fantastic support from the public supplying cakes and purchasing on the day, and to all the businesses for the raffle prizes.

“There were so many we will be holding a charity bingo at Wellington Rugby Club on Sunday, July 23.”

In the picture with Susan Bellringer (centre), receiving a cheque for £1,100, are (from left) Co-op staff Glenn West, Mary Neasham, Sue West and Pauline Hayes.