BROTHER and sister Matthew and Emma Marker held a bring and buy sale at their house in Abbotsfield Crescent, Tavistock last Saturday in aid of the Blue Peter 'Help the Aged' appeal and raised a total of £102.

Matthew, 8, and Emma, 10 — who were assisted by friend Sophie Wallis on the day — sold toys, books and Christmas gifts, and the steady stream of visitors were also offered coffees, teas, biscuits and mince pies. Many of the items on sale had come from the youngsters themselves, but some were also donated.

An amount of £64 was taken at the sale, to which a donation of £38 was subsequently added, and they expressed their thanks to everyone who had come along or