A RECORD-breaking fundraiser helped put a smile on the faces of young cancer patients at Southampton General Hospital.

Swaythling Working Men's Club went all out to beat its previous records when it held a bank holiday charity day.

The club was hoping to top its previous best of £1,400 - and supporters were delighted when the final total of £1,529.70 was recently announced.

A sponsored headshave, barbecue, raffles and other events helped net the jackpot, which was spent on a range of goodies for the ward including two televisions, two videos, two hi-fi systems and a host of other treats.

Norman Beesley, of Violet Road, agreed to have his headshaved along with Brian Medley, of Poppy Road. He said: "We were very happy the day raised so much money - and it gives us something to aim to beat next time.''

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