AN annual netball tournament in memory of murdered Peebles woman Alex Stuart has raised £2000 for charity.

And organisers also hope to start their own junior section named after their former team-mate in the coming months.

Save the Children will benefit from the funds raised during the second annual Wee Al Memorial Tournament at the Gytes on Saturday.

Dozens of friends and former netball team-mates of the popular postwoman took part in the fundraiser, which was organised by the club named in her honour, The Stuart Netball Club.

Co-organiser Jen Holmes said: “It was just another brilliant day in memory of our great pal Wee Al - seeing the town come out to support us really means a lot.”

Alex was just 22 when she was stabbed to death at a house party in Peebles last August.

Grieving friends staged the inaugural tournament last year and vowed to make the memorial fundraiser an annual event.

Alex's family presented the winning medals following a day of competitive fun on the court.

And they also thanked the organisers, volunteers and supporters for helping to keep Alex's memory alive.

Alex had been a goal defence player with the Hotshots netball team in Peebles.

Many of her former team-mates were back in action on Saturday for the memorial tournament.

The day saw Team Thunder reclaim the trophy they first won last year in an impressive final against Alcobalics, whilst How High claimed the bronze medal.

The recently formed Stuart Netball Club is sponsored by So Stobo and PH2O.

Further fundraising has seem them raise enough money to make preparations for launching a junior section early next year.

Co organiser of Saturday's tournament, Clarie Mahon, added: “We’re just so appreciative of the local businesses who all contributed to our raffle, we can’t do this without the Peebles community spirit.

"And to all the people who baked for our cake stall and contributed to the tombola. We’re bowled over by the generosity of people.”

A date is currently being arranged for the 2019 Wee Al Memorial Netball tournament.