Aid for Much Wenlock fire horror pair
Margaret Lloyd and Melvyn Coxhedge were left devastated when their house was wrecked by fire earlier this year.
The couple, who live in Leighton near Much Wenlock, lost all their possessions in the blaze in February.
Their pet dog also died.
But, proving that community spirit is alive and well fellow residents in Much Wenlock have rallied and tried to help them get their lives back on track.
People living in the town have raised hundreds of pounds to support them, with a local business adding to the total.
The couple were presented with a cheque for £1,000 at Wheatland Services yesterday (July 23).
A number of local people donated money and staff at Wheatland Services stepped in to boost funds, with staff donning fancy dress to raise cash.
Wheatland Services owner John Corbo said: "Residents raised £550 and we added £450 to that thanks to our fundraising effort, so we were able to hand over a cheque this week.
"This was a terrible thing to happen and it's great that local people have done their best to help at such an awful time.
"It's wonderful when a town gets together to support people like this and we were very pleased to have been a part of that effort."
Last year, staff at the services donated £500 to the Much Wenlock and Bourton OAP's which went towards the group's yearly trip.
