SLIMMERS from across the Maldon district have helped raise money for charity after collecting three car-loads of clothes that no longer fit.

Slimming World members collected 120 bags of clothes for Cancer Research UK.

The nation-wide group’s Big Clothes Throw saw people across Maldon, Mayland, Tollesbury and Burnham donates clothes, shoes and accessories.

Last year the campaign helped raise £1.7million for Cancer Research UK.

The clothes donated will raise up to £25 per bag for the charity.

Kay Driscoll, who runs the Maldon and Mayland branch, said: “The incredible members of my group have amazed me with their enthusiasm, dedication and commitment once again.

“This year’s Big Clothes Throw has been a fantastic success, and I can’t believe just how many bags my members, their friends and families have managed to collect for Cancer Research UK.

"It’s been so rewarding and I’m so proud to help pull together such a phenomenal amount of stock for such a worthwhile cause."