A LUNCH for residents and guests has raised the tally of a Macmillan cancer charity fundraising event to £345.39.

Thurrock Nub News reported on the first part of the fundraising activity at Freeman Court Sheltered Housing complex in Corringham which featured spiritualist Jodie Ruskin.

Cllrs Roy Jones (left) and John Cecil.

A second event involved residents donating items for a lunch - which was attended by guests including local councillors Roy Jones and Jon Cecil.

A spokesperson for the complex's residents said they were proud to support such an important charity such as Macmillan.