MORE than £1,000 was raised at the Mencap Christmas Fair held at the Lifford Hall, Broadway, on Saturday.

Cards, gifts, homemade cakes and nearly-new items were on sale and there was also a raffle.

Organiser Sylvia Riley said: "I would like to thank all those who supported the fair and the many helpers. The final total was £1,016 which will be used for the benefit of local people with mental handicaps or learning disabilities."