CHEQUES for £3,750 each were handed to two Andover organisations by past Test Valley Mayor, Cllr Tony Hope.

The money was raised during his mayoral year. Two Romsey charities were also supported.

In Andover the cheques were received by representatives of the League of Friends of Andover War Memorial Hospital and the local Cancer Research Campaign which also received cash in Romsey. A cheque was also handed over to Romsey hospital.

Other local charities received smaller donations.