The Chairman of Watford Borough Council, Shirena Counter, was on hand to present a cheque for £1,753 to the Royal British Legion in Croxley Green.

The cash was raised during last November's Honour Dog Walk in Cassiobury Park, Watford, which was organised to commemorate the lives of three local soldiers killed in active service in Afghanistan.

The walk was organised by the families of of Captain Tom Sawyer RA, Corporall Chris Harrison RM, and Private Tom Lake.

During the presentation, Councillor Counter thanked everyone who took part in the walk, commended sponsors on their generosity and promised that she would take part in this November's event.