Charity thanks intrepid pals from Harborough who got to Barcelona in a banger!

Morgan Hay, of Corby Mind, hailed James Garner and his mates as “brilliant” after they did the gruelling three-day European rally in a battered 14-year-old Ford Galaxy.

Along with chums Adam Cleaver, Grant Burrows, and Chris Guttridge, ‘Star Wreckers’ mission chief James handed over a cheque for £1145 to Morgan in Lubenham on Saturday (Oct 26).

Morgan said: “They are brilliant.

“Seeing their car I saw just how much this challenge meant to them.

“Raising funds and awareness for mental health is really close to the guys’ hearts.

“This money will go towards funding either a suicide prevention programme or Men’s Mental Health Group at Corby Mind.”

He added: “We are extremely grateful for this cash and we will make sure it is used to make a difference.

“I’d like to say a massive thank you to the Star Wreckers.”

James, 43, an engineer, of The Hawthorns, Lubenham, said: “We enjoyed ourselves every mile of the incredible trip.

“And we’re delighted to support such a vital cause as Corby Mind as well as raising £680 for All Saints Church in Lubenham.”