HAMMERING on the keys took on a different meaning when the old piano from St Andrew's Avalanche Church ended its days being smashed for charity.

This was one of the fundraisers at All Saints and St Andrew's summer fete, held in the grounds of All Saints and opened by Mrs Eva Stockley.

Children from All Saints Sunday School, all in fancy dress, presented Mrs Stockley with flowers. In addition to a well-stocked cake and preserves stall, a large variety of crafts, plants and bric a brac was on offer. Visitors were entertained by Southwell Primary School Choir and Portland Line Dancers at the event which raised more than £1,100 for parish funds.