Thousands raised for charity at 70-year-old Jersey bar

The Watersplash has been serving locals and tourists since 1954

Hundreds of people turned up to a Jersey beach bar and nightclub to celebrate its 70th birthday, also raising thousands of pounds for charity.

The Watersplash, a popular haunt with the island's surfing community, has been serving locals and tourists since 1954.

It held a 12 hour-long party, including live music and a surfing competition, on Saturday to mark its anniversary.

Staff said those in attendance helped to raise almost £3,500 for Jersey charity Healing Waves, which provides "impactful ocean therapy sessions for individuals with disabilities".

General Manager Piers Dupoy said the event had raised almost £3,500 for Healing Waves

General manager Piers Dupoy said the event had been "brilliant", with bands playing on the outside terrace, followed by an after-party in the indoor bar.

He said: "There were a lot of families early doors and then it turned into a bit more of a party from about six, seven o'clock.

"People were really celebrating the 70th anniversary, and celebrating in style.

"Healing Waves had a stall down here: they were selling raffle tickets; they had a surf simulator and they were selling some merchandise.

"They raised £2,444.71 from all the stuff that they were doing.

"I haven't done the final count yet but it's about £1,000 that we took on the door that we will be donating to Healing Waves as well, so it's an excellent day for them and a little extra boost for their funds."