A sell-out bingo night at a loal garden centre has raised more than £1,200 for charity.

The event, held at the Old Railway Line Garden Centre in Three Cocks on Friday, February 27, brought in a record £1,256 for Sue Ryder.

Every seat was taken, with customers packing into the venue for the fundraising evening. More than £600 was raised from the half-time raffle alone.

Sue Ryder provides palliative and bereavement support across the UK, helping people facing the end of life or living with grief.

The cause is a personal one for the garden centre’s regular bingo caller, Darren, whose wife is preparing to run the London Marathon in aid of the charity later this year.

Matt Lewis, events manager at the garden centre, said: “We’re absolutely thrilled to have raised £1,256 for Sue Ryder. It was wonderful to see the event completely sold out and to feel such incredible support from our community; especially with over £600 raised on the half time raffle alone! These evenings are always great fun, but knowing the money raised will make a real difference makes it even more special.

“Supporting our community and the charities close to the hearts of our team and customers is a huge part of our values as an independent, family-run business. We’re so grateful to everyone who joined us on the night and helped make it such a success.”

For more information about upcoming events at The Old Railway Line Garden Centre, call them directly or visit: www.oldrailwaylinegc.co.uk/pages/upcoming-events