Whitchurch Young Farmers' Club raised nearly £20,000 for charities over the past year.

They supported Whitchurch Community Hospital, Shropshire Rural Support, and the Midlands Air Ambulance.

Outgoing secretary for 2023/24, Holly Eccleston, said: "The year was a huge success raising just shy of £20,000 in total to be split between the four charities."

The fundraising began with a bonfire night event at Whitchurch Rugby Club, which brought in £8,430.84.

This was followed by a charity ploughing match at Ollerton, which raised £8,687.50.

The club's final event, a charity auction, brought in £1,921.68.

The auction was made possible by the Combermere Arms, who donated more than 100 paintings and photos for the event.

In addition to these events, the club also hosted several quiz nights, with the proceeds also being donated to their chosen charities.

The funds were presented to the three charities at the club's end of year dinner dance.

Ms Eccleston added: "At our end of year dinner dance at the end of October 2024 we presented 3 cheques of £5,000 each to our chosen charities of Whitchurch Community Hospital, Shropshire Rural Support and Midlands Air Ambulance.

"We wouldn’t of been able to raise such an incredible amount of money for these charities without the support of the local community and businesses, our amazing 96 members of Whitchurch YFC, Our advisory group and the top table for the year.

"Here's to another amazing year, next year!"