A COLLECTIVE machinery sale in memory of a young man killed on the county’s roads received a great deal of support - despite the awful weekend weather.

Mr Smith, of Lower Wick, was 17 years old when he was killed in an accident on roads between Woodford and North Nibley on November 13, 2013.

Harry’s Memorial Collective Machinery Sale, organised by Mr Smith’s mum Kerry Copperthwaite, was held on Saturday, March 28, to raise money for charity RoadPeace.

Mrs Copperthwaite was thrilled with the turnout at the event in spite of the nasty weather.

She said: “A lot of preparation went into the sale. Friday was a buzz of people bringing in items, either donating 100 per cent to RoadPeace or a percentage.

“The weather, typically, was far better on Friday than it was Saturday but it didn't seem to stop people from coming.

“People from as far as Newbury, Weston-super-Mare and Guiting Power came to the event. They came from all directions but all of them knew Harry.”

Voyce Pullin Auctioneers volunteered their services on the day and so did many family friends.

Mrs Copperthwaite continued: “If it wasn't for their help and support the sale wouldn't have been possible.

“Their time and energy in making this a success will not be forgotten and in keeping Harry's memory alive.”

The rain - as well as its negligible impact on turnout at the event - didn’t appear to dampen people spirits or have an effect on bidding either.

“I was absolutely chuffed to pieces with how everything went. Everyone there was donating their time and energy and it just makes me immensely proud of what we’ve achieved.

“It was worrying coming in on Friday and seeing how the weather was going to be but it didn’t stop anybody from coming.

“It went really well and we did a good job of raising funds for a good cause.”

There was a raffle which raised £95, a donation box which held £114, and tips to the drivers for loading items after the sale raised £51.70.

When this was added to the total taken in from the auction the total amount was £2324.15.

Mrs Copperthwaite said: “I’d really like to thank all the people who turned out to bid and buy to raise this fabulous amount.”