Running the "Shop and Drop" marquee at the Blenheim Flower Show in mid-June raised a total of £609 .

Working in conjunction with Oxford branch, volunteers at the marquee kept tabs over the weekend on more than 530 plants, ornaments, picnic baskets -- and even a rocking chair.

Chair Dave Thompson says; "It was exceedingly busy with a massive footfall and a great atmosphere. We're already planning to be there again next year."

Sharing the take more or less 50/50 and omitting £138 of Oxford retail, Faringdon made just over £209.

Dave says: "It's a great result all round and nice to see so many new faces."

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