Emerald Isle the Help at Home Costa Blanca fundraising day took place on Saturday, coinciding with St Patrick’s Day, at the Emerald Isle restaurant, La Florida where a total of 800 euros was raised by the charity for its funds.

Also on hand were members of the Orihuela Costa Branch of Royal British Legion with their membership, book and merchandising stalls.

Non-stop entertainment was provided by Cindy Fitzpatrick, Melissa Fanning, Lady Jazz, Kylie Burgazzi, Stuart Sinclair, Rainnadh O’Connor, The Honeys, Total Dance Studios and the Crazy Ladies dance group.

Charity volunteers manned a number of stalls selling cakes, sausage rolls, scones etc., and ran a large raffle and tombola.

Fund-raising also took place for the Tasha appeal.