Scores of people turned out in force to Hunton Bridge on Sunday, for a charity service at St Paul’s Church.

The occasion, which marked the traditional Three Rivers District Council Chairman’s Civic Service, was attended by more than 80 residents, charity volunteers and councillors.

The service was led by St Paul’s vicar Reverend Ysmena Pentelow, with readings from district council chairman, Councillor Chris Whately-Smith.

The theme of Reverend Pentelow’s service was “community service”, and she paid tribute to the Councillor Whately-Smith’s chosen charities - the African girls' education group, CAMFED; the educational, British-based, Licensed Trade Charity and the Colne Valley Special Sailors.

The vicar also recognised those involved in the forthcoming Olympics and Paralympics.

Councillor Whately-Smith, Liberal Democrat representative, said: “I was delighted so many people from our many community groups were able to attend and celebrate all that is good in Three Rivers.

“The delightful pieces played by Shona Holmes who teaches the accordion at the Centre in South Oxhey, and the beautifully sung piece by the St Paul's School choir who performed, even though it was half term, made it a very special occasion."

More than £300 was raised for Councillor Whately-Smith’s chosen charities in a collection.