THE Stanford-le-Hope and Surrounding Area Fundraising Team held a love balloon release with hundreds of balloons in Corringham Park.

The funds raised from this will be added to a just giving page we have running to undertake random acts of kindness for isolated and lonely people in the community.

The group work to hold fundraising and donation events in an around Stanford-le-Hope.

To help the group or someone in need call Paul Luke on 07759 022229.