A LOCAL community joined together for their annual Christingle service.

The people of Carterton came together at St John's Church for the service and raised money for The Children's Society.

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During the service nearly 100 children and adults gathered together to make a Christingle and in the process raised over £200.

The money will be donated to the work of The Children's Society.

The charity was founded in 1881 and work to support vulnerable children in England and Wales.