Residents and holidaymakers at La Manga Club raised more than �42,000 for charity in the resort�s inaugural October Fiesta.

The celebration saw more than 60 special events take place throughout the month � up to three a day � including fashion shows, art exhibitions and a fun run.

The month-long fiesta also encompassed some of the resort�s more familiar activities with sports events including golf, tennis and cricket and evenings of themed entertainment.

The money will go to cancer charities in the UK and Spain with Cancer Research UK and Asociacion Espanola Contra el Cancer both set to benefit.

Eileen Dunmore, a member of the fiesta�s organising committee, said: �There�s always a fantastic atmosphere at La Manga Club but the fiesta made October even more special.

�It�s amazing that so many events took place in such a short space of time and testament to hard work of all those involved.

�I�m delighted we managed to raise such an impressive amount for our two nominated charities and hopefully this will lead to similar successful events in the future.�

For more information on La Manga Club go to www.lamangaclub.com or call 00 34 968 17 5577. ENDS

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