The Crown and Thistle pub in Great Chesterford presented a cheque for £1,114 to children's charity The Laughter Specialists.

Landlord and landlady Mark and Ella raised £509 with their Christmas quiz, which was then match-funded by Barclays to make the overall total.

The charity also thanked quiz master Cathy, Steve who helped write the quiz, and Karen who helped with raffle prizes.

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The Laughter Specialists provide entertainment for vulnerable children within schools, hospices and hospitals - using a mix of comedy, singing, magic, puppetry and improvisation.

A charity spokesperson said: "It was a fantastic night, so thank you to all those that attended.

"These donations are vital for The Laughter Specialists, allowing us to reach more children in more places."