Britain’s biggest charity book fair broke its own record when it raised £28,000 for good causes last week.
The annual event was held at Epsom Methodist Church, in Ashley Road, Epsom, from Thursday to Saturday, and attracted thousands of visitors from all over the country.
The staggering total - up at least £1,500 from last year - was raised for Action for Children, Zimbabwe Victims Support Fund and the Epsom District Guides’ Little Acres Lodge Fund.
Epsom's Mayor and Mayoress, Councillor Colin and Josie Taylor, with the Reverend Nik Wooller
The book fair, which made £2,000 at its first outing 13 years ago, offered thousands of books, DVDs and LPs for sale. It was originally established to help pay for an improvement project for the church.
The book fair is now in its thirteenth year
Jacqui Raggett, who organises the event, said: "It’s been another huge success and there was a big increase in donations this year.
"We couldn’t do it without our fantastic team of volunteers. Epsom’s people are incredibly generous.
"It’s also great that in the church’s centenary year, we have broken the record for how much the event has raised again."
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