THE recent open evening at Whitstone Stores was a resounding success and raised over £1,250 for charity.

Proprietor, Dan Cock said: "Thanks to everybody for coming and supporting the evening. It was the busiest one we've had. It's becoming a bit of an event in Whitstone."

The event also included a craft fair in the old Bridgeman's premises, by kind permission of Mr Orchard.

In the store, there was a wonderful selection of food by local producers on offer and around 300 people attended throughout the evening.

As well as providing a good night out and a chance for people to meet with friends and neighbours, the open evening also raised over £1,250 for the Cots for Tots Appeal, and donations are still being collected.

The money raised included an amount of sponsorship from local businesses, which boosted the amount raised.

For the full report, and a round up of the area news and sport, please see this week's edition of the 'Post'.