GENEROUS market traders have collected £600 for local causes.

Stallholders at Northleach market are donating the funds to the town’s primary school and swimming pool, as well as The Evergreen Club, Northleach playgroup, 1st Northleach Scouts and the Cotswold Hall.

Traders can set up their pitches free of charge every Wednesday in the market place and asked to make a donation to local charities.

Former town councillor Roy Mustoe helped relaunch the venture in 2007, after a 100-year absence. It is now run by greengrocer Geoff Geen.

Mr Mustoe said: “The more people who buy here, the more money is ploughed back into the town.

“It is really built up now and has a good reputation.”