STAFF and traders at Keighley Market Hall have given a cracker of a donation to Manorlands.

The £1,503 was raised during the hall's festive celebrations.

Activities included a Santa's grotto and a tombola, with prizes donated by traders.

People donned Christmas costumes and charity fundraiser Derek Steel played the accordion.

Market superintendent John Glover said he was delighted with the amount raised and thanked colleagues, traders and customers for their support.

He added: "We especially need to thank Derek, Ash at Solly's Fruit and Veg, Yvonne Bryant from Just 4 Paws and Margaret Burn of Rowan House Textiles for supplying all the chocolates for the grotto."

Manorlands fundraiser Andrew Wood paid tribute.

"The team at the market is always so generous to us at Manorlands and it has worked extra hard by adding the grotto this Christmas and bringing in this large amount," he said.

"The donation will help Sue Ryder to continue providing incredible care to people in the local area."

Any businesses interested in supporting the hospice should contact Mr Wood on andrew.wood@sueryder.org or 01535 6404176.