A DARTMOOR pony helped to raise £700 for charity at an event this week.

Whizzy, the pony, who is qualified for disabled drivers, met with visitors at Brent Knoll Parish Hall for a table top sale.

The sale was to raise funds for the Somerset Levels RDA Carriage Driving Group, to feed, shoe and house the ponies.

Tessa Munt, former MP for Wells, was there to greet Whizzy. She remains a patron of the Somerset Levels Group.

Caroline Sturgess, treasurer for the group, said: “Throughout the many Covid months, we have been unable to run sessions or stage fund-raising events.

"This has, like so many other charities, impacted our finances; so the table-top sale was our first attempts to start restoring our much needed income to help fund the high costs of pony housing, feeding, shoeing and vet-care.”

Somerset Levels RDA Carriage Driving Group are re-starting their twice-weekly sessions (on Tuesdays and Thursdays) from their base in Binegar.

They still have vacancies for disabled drivers. If you are interested call the group organised, Ann Turner, on 07938563190.

Anyone who may be interested in joining the group’s team of volunteers (those who help on session days or those who help with daily pony care) can contact the volunteer coordinator, Marion, by emailing marion.hodgson@outlook.com.