The Mayor and Mayoress of Weymouth and Portland provided a nice surprise for their designated charities.

Mayor Cllr Kevin Brookes and his wife Mayoress Anne Brookes recently presented cheques to their designated charities for the year, with all the money raised so far.

Cheques were provided to David Harrop and Paul Nicols from New-Man Prostate Cancer Support and Hilary Maxwell and Teresa Wolff from GO! Girls.

Cllr Brookes said: “I am very pleased with the fundraising progress so far.

“However, it is important that the money raise to date is set to work for the benefit of the two organisations as soon as possible.

“We had a wonderful catch-up over a cup of tea and coffee.

“I look forward to handing over some more money in May.”

During a discussion, Paul from New-Man Prostate Cancer Support advised of the upcoming PSA testing event, which will take place on Saturday, March 17 from 9am until 1pm. The testing will take place at Willowbed Hall, Chickerell.

The New-Man group meet every other month, and is for patients who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer, as well as their families and partners.

Hilary from GO! Girls also advised of the Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in March, with fundraising events in place to raise awareness and funds for the charity.

GO! Girls aim to raise awareness of gynae cancers and campaign for earlier diagnosis and improved treatments.