THERE were celebrations at a cricket club recently when it emerged that more than £25,000 has been raised for local charities.

Marske Cricket Club horticultural section donated more than £1,800 to community groups and organisations a presentation evening.

That members have worked out that more than £25,000 has been raised by the group since it started 20 years ago.

This year it was decided that Marske Medical Centre should be the recipients and a spirometer, costing £1,000, was bought for the surgery. It will be used in the diagnosis and treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.