A bingo night has raised more than £1,000 for a charity supporting people affected by cancer.
The event was held at the Old Railway Line Garden Centre in Three Cocks, between Brecon and Hay-on-Wye, and raised £1,028.20 for The Bracken Trust, which supports patients, families, and carers across Powys.
The bingo night took place on Friday, August 28, and forms part of a wider fundraising programme for the centre’s Charity of the Year for 2026.
Joe Aldworth, marketing director at the Old Railway Line Garden Centre, said: "We’re absolutely delighted to have raised £1,028.20 from the Bingo Night.
"These evenings are always great fun, but what makes them really special is seeing so many people come along and get behind such a brilliant local charity.
"A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, bought raffle tickets, and helped make the evening such a success.
"We’re incredibly lucky to have such a supportive community around us and, once again, they’ve helped us raise a fantastic amount."
He also extended thanks to the evening's bingo caller.
Mr Aldworth said: "We’d also like to say a very special thank you to Darren, who kindly volunteered his time to call the numbers for us on the night.
"He did a fantastic job as always and really helped make the evening what it was."
The Bracken Trust, based in Llandrindod Wells, provides information, advice, counselling, complementary therapies, and practical and emotional support for people affected by cancer.
Its services extend from diagnosis through treatment and beyond, supporting families, carers, and bereaved relatives.
The charity bingo night is just one of several fundraising activities planned by the garden centre in support of The Bracken Trust.
The centre is also running its Grand Charity Raffle, which has already raised more than £3,500.
Mr Aldworth said: "The response to our Grand Raffle has been amazing too.
"To have already raised more than £3,500 through ticket sales is fantastic, and there’s still time for people to get involved.
"Supporting our local community has always been an important part of what we do at The Old Railway Line.
"The Bracken Trust does incredibly valuable work for people affected by cancer here in Powys, so we’re really proud to be supporting them throughout the year."
The raffle features more than £5,000 worth of prizes, all donated by the garden centre and its suppliers.
For more information about the garden centre’s fundraising activities and upcoming events, visit www.oldrailwaylinegc.co.uk.
Details about The Bracken Trust and its services can be found at www.brackentrust.org.uk.
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