A COUNCIL chairman's event raised money for a volunteer centre.

Volunteer Link Up arranges volunteers to help residents with a range of tasks and services.

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It has been given a £650 boost thanks to a pie and mash evening held at Witney Blanket Hall, hosted by West Oxfordshire District Council chairman Harry Eaglestone.

Volunteer Link Up manager Pat Chirgwin said: "This brilliant donation will pay our telephone bill for a year and that is vital as we spend a lot of time talking to residents."