ONCE again the local celebrities of Ashwater were put through their paces with some gruesome ‘bush tucker trials’ — all in aid of charity.

The ‘celebs’ were delighted to discover they wouldn’t be expected to parachute into the jungle but walk to Ashwater Village Community Shop on October 6, for the ‘I’m A Local Celebrity 2018’.

The well-known faces who competed to be named king or queen of Ashwater Village Community Shop were: Aaron Barriball, David Bone, Ivan Buxton, Gemma Colebrook-Clarke, Lee Drown, Ruth Harris, Rev Jane Lucas, Jess Martyn, Mel Ruby, Mick Parker, Mari Parker and George Wilcox.

A great time was had by all and the event raised funds for When you Wish Upon a Star, Ashwater Village Community Shop, Crohn’s and Colitis UK, The Forget-Me-Not café at Halwill Junction and The British Heart Foundation.