WOLLASTON angler Dave Crampton helped net £600 for the Beacon Centre in Sedgley after arranging a fishing contest at Wassell Grove Fisheries.

The fishermen had to endure freezing temperatures and continual downpours which failed to dampen their spirits.

They were later treated to free food at The Britannia Inn in Wollaston High Street, where a raffle was also held.

Dave was keen to raise funds for the charity as his 13-year-old step-daughter Poppie-Mai, who was born 16 weeks early - weighing just 1lb 8oz, is registered blind as she suffers from a condition called retinopathy of prematurity as a result of her premature birth.

The condition, however, hasn't held back the brave youngster who attends Ridgewood High School in Wollaston and who has been keen over the years to help Dave and mum Natalie in their charity fundraising for the Beacon Centre, Cancer Research UK and other causes.

Kelly Vickers, fundraising officer at the Beacon Centre, said: “We are extremely grateful for the support from Poppie and her family and this donation will help us to continue supporting local people living with sight loss."