The Friends of the Centenary Centre in Peel raised £1,200 at a Christmas fair.

Committee member John Slater said: ’We are so grateful to our sponsors who helped us to reach this very useful total.

’The Steam Packet generously donated a voucher for a return trip for a car plus two passengers.’

He added that the event also received vouchers and raffle prizes from Shoprite, the Co-op, a number of local retailers and restaurants.

The Centenary Centre, Atholl Street, Peel, hosts many community events throughout the year.