Fundraisers in Earls Colne have collected more than £500 for charity by lighting up their home.

Brandon Ward, of Hillie Bunnies, Earls Colne, has raised £430 for Great Ormond Street Hospital and £111 for the Colchester Cat Rescue charity.

Mr Ward raised the money with his family by putting Christmas lights on his house and asking for contributions.

His decorations included a see-saw, snowman and a Father Christmas.

Mr Ward said: "In 2003, we raised about £150 for the hospital. This year we raised a lot more. I am delighted."

Published Monday, January 31, 2005

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