I WOULD like to thank everyone who took part in the tug-of-war in aid of the Worcester-shire Branch of the Motor Neurone Disease Association at the Leigh and Bransford May Fayre on May 1.

Despite the wet and slippery conditions, two teams - the Badger Parents and the Morgan Pub - put in a sterling performance and took it to a gripping final.

Eventually, Badger parents prevailed and our congratulations and thanks go to them. The Morgan Pub team were the gallant losers having won the title last year.

Much needed funds were raised to help local people and their families living with motor neurone disease.

Thank you all. You were brilliant!

KATE CASTELLANI, press officer, Worcestershire Branch Motor Neurone Disease Association, Barbourne, Worcester.