An Uttlesford charity has been given a double boost.

Saffron Walden Reporter: Stansted cricketer David Hodge, left, and George Stoddart, right, hand a cheque to Support for Sight's Paul AtkinsStansted cricketer David Hodge, left, and George Stoddart, right, hand a cheque to Support for Sight's Paul Atkins (Image: Archant)

Support for Sight started the week by receiving a cheque for £200 from Stansted Cricket Club, which held a President’s match on behalf of the charity on July 19.

Then, on Tuesday, members of the Saffron Walden University of the Third Age (U3A) Harmony Choir presented Support for Sight with a further £600. The money was raised by the choir in a concert at the Baptist Church on July 25.

Madeleine Cassidy, director of Support for Sight, said: “We are very grateful to the U3A and Stansted Cricket Club for their donations. The money will go towards services in the area and to help our 1,000 members in Uttlesford who are losing their sight. It extends to helping people at home.”

Stansted Cricket Club held the match after it was approached by Support for Sight member George Stoddart, and the sports club hopes to turn the game into an annual event.