Charity auction raises more than £1,500 for Alzheimer's

Chapters Retirement Village Charity Auction, held on Saturday, July 19, was supported by local businesses and donations from residents.

Cllr Chris Taylor took on his first role as an auctioneer, engaging with the audience and expressing gratitude to the 20 businesses and 15 residents who contributed.

Donations, ranging from homemade cakes to pet paintings, ensured a wide variety of items for everyone to bid on.

Cllr Chris Taylor took on the role of auctioneer. (Image: Supplied) Participants were also treated to a fish supper from Britz during the interval.

With statistics indicating that one in three people born today will be diagnosed with Alzheimer's or dementia in their lifetime, the work of Alzheimer's Support Wiltshire remains crucial.

The funds raised will aid the organisation in continuing its support within the community.

The retirement village is now preparing for its next fundraising event, 'A Mile of Coins,' set for Wednesday, August 6.

The event aims to collect enough coins to stretch a mile, with 13 coins per foot and 5,280 feet in a mile.

Donations in the form of paper money are also welcomed.

Anyone wishing to contribute before Wednesday, August 6 can contact the community manager at Jenny.Abbott@firstport.co.uk.