A CHEQUE for �1,000 has been given to the North West Somerset branch of Parkinsons UK by the Portishead Royal British Legion Bowling Club.

The club’s captain Alan Spencer had chosen the branch as his charity for the year and the money was handed over to its president Dr Jesme Fox and committee member Maggie Holland during an annual presentation evening.

The money will be used to benefit the 94 branch members in the area who have Parkinson’s.

For support and information call the chairmanJill Gilbert on 01275 855524.