As Ladies President of the Somerset Bowling Association for 2022 Carolle Skeates decided to choose Heads Up as her designated charity.

"During the bowling season from April to September I managed to raise £1,900 with the help of many very generous bowlers," said Carolle who lives in Wells.

"Most were from Somerset and some from other West Country counties, as well as £730 raised on our County Tour to South Wales."

Carolle is a long-serving trustee at the mental health charity Heads Up where the money will ensure that carers of people with dementia will receive a little pampering to go some way to make them feel valued for the daily care and love they unselfishly give.

"May I offer a huge thank you to all who donated," said Carolle after presenting the cheque.