A former mace-bearer of Brecon Town Council has forgone birthday presents this year in favour of donations to a local school.

Ray Morgan, who recently turned 90 years old, chose to have donations for his birthday instead of gifts.

Mr Morgan decided that the donations he received would be donated to Ysgol Penmaes.

Ray Morgan Brecon school donation
Mr Morgan's generosity resulted in a £600 donation to the school (.)

Mr Morgan is pictured with close friends, headteacher Angharad Bryn-Jones and members of the pupil leadership team.

The school has received a £600 donation from Mr Morgan.

Headteacher Angharad Bryn-Jones said: “We are very grateful and fortunate to have kind people such as Mr Morgan in our community.

"His donation will really impact the learning, teaching and well-being of the pupils at the school. I would like to extend a huge thank you to him."