OKEHAMPTON Co-op has paid out a total of £15,897.77 to three good causes in the local community.

The 2443 Okehampton air cadets squadron received £5,266.68, the Get Changed Theatre Group £5,305.46 and the Okehampton Argyle Youth Football Team £5,325.63.

The money has been donated by Okehampton Co-operative Funeralcare and the Okehampton Co-op food store, who make donations to local charities based on how much Co-op members spend.

Representatives from all three charities popped along to the food store recently to receive their cheques from store manager Martin Ford.

‘Everyone enjoyed handing out cakes to Co-op members and shoppers, thanking them for their support over the last 12 months and taking the opportunity to explain where the money will be spent,’ said Martin.

Pictured are 2443 Squadron (top) and Get Changed Theatre Company (bottom).