MUDEFORD Men’s Club has donated hundreds of pounds to good causes in Christchurch.

Charity events such as book sales, a Grand Boxing Day Auction and the Balloon Race helped to raise the vital cash.

At the presentation, club president Laurie Wilkinson thanked members for their generosity. The Grand Boxing Day auction raised more than £1,600 alone with a further £585 raised by raffling an iPad and iPod.

Mudeford RNLI received £250, Help for Heroes were given £250 with the 1st Mudeford Brownie Unit getting £1,000. The Hampshire Asbestos Support and Awareness Group received £1,000 and the Christchurch Activities for Young People Drama Group also received £1,000.