DRINKERS at Chad's pub in Brook Street, Huddersfield town centre have raised £2,500 for an HIV/Aids respite centre.

"The Tyddyn Bach Trust in Conwy, North Wales, got in touch with us to see if there was anything we could do", said manager Mandy Sweeting.

Regulars and staff at the pub got to work and organised an auction. Goodies up for grabs included a half-day in a recording studio and a bike - thanks to generous supporters.

The auction, raffles, a singer and a jazz band all took place over one eventful weekend.

Mandy added: "It was a full weekend of fundraising and went brilliantly, with a very good turnout."