NORTHLEW Victory Hall will be the venue for a mammoth bingo evening in aid of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance this weekend.

The evening on Friday, March 22, is part of a fundraising effort for the charity by Lucie Barrett from Hatherleigh. To date, she has raised £2,224 for the charity.

The air ambulance service was involved in rescuing two of Lucie's friends from a car accident in October 2011 as they returned from holiday to their homes in the South West.

Lucie has been busy fundraising ever since.

Lucie's family are helping to organise the event in Northlew to boost the funds further. The evening starts at 7.15pm, with an impressive line up of prizes.

Donations can be sent to Tracey Spry at Merrial Cottage in Northlew.