Southern Befrienders was presented with a cheque for £1,500, raised by the Inner Wheel Club of Rushen and Western Mann at its Christmas fair, held in Castletown Civic Centre.

The event, which was well attended, included a concert by Arbory Primary School choir.

Val Haslam, Befrienders’ manager, said: ‘The money will go towards supporting older, socially isolated people living in the south of the island. It was a well-organised, fun event and we are very grateful to the ladies of the Inner Wheel.’