The Rotary Club of of Dawlish annual Christmas Collection, held outside the United Reformed Church, raised more than £600.

Pictured above are Father Christmas, his helper and Tinkerbell, aka president Stuart Dawson, who thanked the people of Dawlish for their continued generosity.

Christmas Day saw Dawlish Rotary Club supporting the United Reformed Church with financial assistance towards the cost of the Christmas lunch for those on their own on Christmas Day.

Pictured inset are the mayor, Cllr Helen Humphreys, the minister, the Rev Roger Whitehead, and Mr Dawson.

Forty-one helpers and guests enjoyed the lunch. 'I dont know hat I would have done without this, I get so fed up at Christmas,' said one guest.

Another guest had her name on the list since August.

There was a starter, main course and Christmas pudding and Cllr Humphreys also provided chocolates.

Music was from Ian Hattersley and there was a visit from Father Christmas.

A spokesman for the church said it was a community effort with the Ugly Duckling cooking the turkey, Dawlish Taxis providing lifts and volunteers helping on the day.

Donations from guests totalled £160, which will go to Christian Aid.