A NUMBER of organisations have netted hundreds of pounds thanks to fishing retreat Anglers Paradise.

A total of £7,600 has been divided between Scallywags Preschool, Holsworthy and Okehampton Foodbanks, Devon Air Ambulance and Black Torrington Chapel. A presentation of £1,100 was also made to North Devon Hospice in June.

The money was raised from events throughout the year, including proceeds from the Anglers Paradise Book, written by Zyg and friends, the netting party week raised more than £2,000 through various activities throughout the week, including three raffles, a race night, bingo, a quiz, pool, darts, air rifle and archery competitions.

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