AN ESTATE agent was dubbed Andrew Flintoff Farron despite losing a charity cricket match organised by Weston businesses.

AN ESTATE agent was dubbed Andrew 'Flintoff' Farron despite losing a charity cricket match organised by Weston businesses.

It is hoped the event, held at Weston Cricket Club for the last seven years, has raised more than �2,000 for Weston Hospicecare.

Andrew, of Farron's Estate Agents, raced home from a holiday in Wales to compete with his 12-strong team the Weston Warriors with colleague Chris Bloxham, of Bloxham and Barlow, only to be beaten by rivals The Glimstead Gladiators.

Man of the match Andrew said: "As always it's not the winning that matters, it's the taking part.

I was pleased with my all-round performance, just sorry I couldn't continue it in the bar."

Chris said: "The weather was nice and sunny for a change and we all had a good day, despite our aches and pains.

The hospice is such a good organisation that everyone can relate to that it's easy to collect money for them.