A MALDON community of over-50s raised funds for the Alzheimer's Society during a quiz night. 

Happy Hearts Exercise community for over-50s in Maldon, Heybridge, Wickham Bishops, Great Baddow and Woodham Ferrers held a quiz night to raise funds for Alzheimer's Society.

The exercise club helps men and women keep active and healthy and gives them a chance to socialise. 

The club was able to raise £820 for those suffering from dementia. 

The quiz had more than 80 people taking part and was held at West Maldon Community Centre. 

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Quizmaster Graham Raven kept the energy up throughout the event and a special raffle was held for those who wanted to support the charitable goal. 

The quiz offered surprising prizes like lemons for the lowest-scoring team and pineapples for the winners. 

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The club has previously hosted a Christmas Jumper Week to support Save Children UK charity in which they raised around £200. 

For more information about the classes or how to support ongoing charity initiatives, call Lucy on 07947 259405.