Staff and customers at the The Station Bar in Wemyss Bay raised more than £1,000 at a recent event.

They held a charity auction in aid of the Skelmorlie Community Sports Club and also made a donation to Ardgowan Hospice.

Items available on the night ranged from new electrical goods to bric-a-brac and vouchers for local businesses.

The event was a great success with more than 40 people attending and saw £1,125 raised for the sports club and £200 donated to the hospice.

A spokesman for the Station Bar, said:

“It was a tremendous evening with a great amount raised. Thanks to all of the customers and staff and a special thanks to auctioneer for the evening Kenny Stewart.”

This article appeared in the Greenock Telegraph on 16 November 2018.