FORMER Richmond mayor Jane Metcalfe has presented cheques for £700 each to Richmond Mental Health Support and St John Ambulance.

Coun Metcalfe said: "My association with both charities goes back to my year as Mayor of Richmond.

"I helped form the Richmond Mental Health Support group and have had a close association with the Richmond Lady Serena James St John Ambulance Group; I have great admiration for both the charity workers and the organisations they represent."