A squash club has taken on a marathon challenge to raise money for charity.

Harrow Squash Club players staged a 24-hour ‘squashathon’ at Harrow Leisure Centre.

The club raised money for St Luke’s Hospice in Harrow and international charity Water Aid.

The 24-hour stintis the first time in eight years they have taken on the challenge.

Tony Morrison, 53, who set up the club in 1999, is hoping the challenge can raise the profile of the sport in Harrow as well as raising money for the charities.

He said: “It is a great day and has brought all the members together to raise money for two fantastic causes.

“We hope the event can raise the profile of the club because this is an amazing sport  and so much fun.”

More than 80 members took part, with matches lasting 30 minutes and players swapping to ensure a match was always taking place.

The club also set up special challenges on different courts to keep everyone involved.

Mr Morrison added: “St Luke’s Hospice is close to many of our members and has affected quite a few people in our group.”

The founder was one of eight people taking on the gruelling night shift to keep play going for 24 hours.

More than £3,000 was raised at the last squashathon and the club was hoping for a similar figure this time around.