A BAKE sale held in Okehampton’s Pavilion in the Park has raised more than £500 for Ukraine.

The bake sale held on Saturday, March 26 at the Simmons Park venue was organised by a local zumba group. It in aid of the current situation in Ukraine with all proceeds being donated to the Red Cross Ukraine Appeal. A wide selection of cakes, including vegan and gluten free options, were baked by members of Zumba Fitness with Katie.

The sale was well-attended and, at the latest count, £525 was raised, although further donations have been promised.

The organisers would like to thank all of those who baked cakes and helped out on the day as well as those who attended for their generosity.

Thanks also to Ian and Jackie from OCRA and the Pavilion in the Park for their help and support in organising the morning and for providing the venue.