Mary Elworthy- Coggan’s 30th and final Barbecue, which recently took place at Fitzhead, was a real cricketing occasion to remember.

Attended by well over 120 guests, the event raised a new record amount of £6000.

This will be divided equally between Motor Neurone Disease, Alzheimer's Society and Somerset County Cricket Club.

During the evening, Mary was presented with a beautiful bouquet of flowers by Lewis Gregory, the captain of Somerset.

As well as the barbecue, which was organised and run by the Farmers Arms, Combe Florey, there was a produce stall, a tombola, grand raffle and an auction.

In total, the event raised over £6,000.

Afterwards, a delighted host said: “The evening was a huge success and everyone who came along enjoyed themselves.

“There was a great atmosphere here and I couldn't have asked for more for my last BBQ.”

Mary wants to thank everyone who helped to make her final barbecue such a memorable occasion, especially the following: Jos Buttler, Dave Harding, David Pipe, Anita George of the Logan Rock Inn, Taunton Racecourse, Cooper Associates, Paddy Groves from Woods Cafe Dulverton, Stuart Tudball, Granny Smiths, and all of the Somerset players who attended the event.