MORE than £600 has been raised for a vital craft therapy workshop, helping support people affected by cancer.

The Purbeck Workshop, held in a small, industrial unit in Wool enables people suffering from cancer and their families to come together to get involved in different crafts to keep their minds busy, free of charge.

It was founded by Paul Feeney in 2014 shortly before he lost his battle with bowel cancer.

Paul was diagnosed with Lynch Syndrome in 2012 and before passing he was determined to create somewhere in their area where

cancer sufferers and their families could go and momentarily escape their worries.

His wife Sinead has carried forward his dream and since it's launch the workshop is only getting stronger.

A musical celebration held last month at D'Urberville Hall in Wool raised £680 for the workshop.

Sinead said: "We were lucky to be joined by the Drax Arms Guitar Club and the Dorset for Singing Choir for an evening of musical celebration.

"After many hours of practise, the two teams of musicians lifted our spirits and helped us to raise an amazing £680 for the Purbeck Workshop.

"The event was kindly sponsored by local estate agents, Meyers, and so all of the proceeds from the night have been donated to help keep the workshop running, supporting those affected by cancer in Dorset.

"Thanks to the generous support of the local community the event was a sell-out success with every seat taken in the village hall.

"The workshop team would like to thank the organiser, Chris Smith, for all her time and energy in putting the event together, the Drax Arms Guitar Club and Dorset for Singing choir for offering their time and sharing their talents, and all the local businesses who supported the event with raffle prizes.

"A wonderful way to celebrate the workshop's third year."

To learn more about the workshop and the classes it offers visit purbeckworkshop.org or search The Purbeck Workshop on Facebook.