A WALES Air Ambulance volunteer from Tywyn has raised an incredible £580 for the charity by holding a coffee afternoon.

Jen Harris has volunteered in the Wales Air Ambulance Tywyn charity shop since 2014.

The sun shone down during her successful coffee and cake afternoon, which was held on a communal grass area located between Ffordd Dyfrig and Awel Dyfi in Tywyn.

Around 90 people attended the two-hour event and were treated to a variety of delicious cakes made by Jen and her friends.

Attendees were given a chance to win a Victoria sponge, as well as a variety of raffle prizes.

This is the first year that the coffee afternoon has taken place and due to its success, Jen and her friends are hoping to hold another event next year.

In December 2020, the Wales Air Ambulance achieved its aim of operating a 24/7 service.

Wales now has access to the service’s emergency department-standard critical care around the clock, but to keep the helicopters in the air, the charity needs to raise £8 million every year.

Abigail Severn, the Wales Air Ambulance Tywyn shop manager, said: “Thank you to everyone who not only baked a cake but also donated a prize for the raffle or attended the event.

“We’re delighted that the coffee and cake afternoon raised so much money.

“I’m immensely proud of Jen and her friends for raising this wonderful amount for our charity in such a short amount of time and I’ll look forward to seeing what they can achieve next year.

Everyone one of you that took part or attended the event are helping save lives across the country.”

The shop, which is on the High Street, is looking for volunteers, and any donations are much appreciated by the charity.