ROY Marshall from Altarnun recently celebrated his 70th birthday with a party at Trethorne Leisure Park.

He was joined by around 150 family and friends, and, instead of presents, donations were given to the Cornwall Air Ambulance new heli-appeal.

A total of £840 was donated and Roy and his family were recently invited to the Cornwall Air Ambulance open day at Newquay, where he was able to present a cheque to the appeal (below).

Roy said he was delighted with the amount raised, adding: “We were expecting £300 or £400 but we more than doubled that. Thank you to everyone for their donations and for attending the party.”