The Jolly Coopers pub in Hampton has collected a Community Pub Hero award certificate from the Twickenham MP.

Munira Wilson congratulated the owners, Nick and Jane Witham, who have run the popular pub and Squiffy's restaurant for over 30 years, at a ceremony at the House of Commons on Tuesday.

The MP said it was a treat to pay tribute to the team at The Jolly Coopers who 'do so much to serve our local community'.

The Hampton pub was just one of 15 to be shortlisted in the national awards run by PubAid. Credit: Google Streetview.

The owners have raised thousands of pounds for good causes and charities in recent years through cake sales and other events, including the Gateway Club, Blesma, Companion Riding Bushy Park, Lindon Hall, Riding for the Disabled, Station Road Sea Scouts, Hampton Rangers Junior Football club, MTV Youth Club, the Princess Alice Hospice and Dogs Trust.

The Hampton pub was just one of 15 to be shortlisted in the national awards run by PubAid, the All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group and sponsored by drinks company Matthew Clark.

All the finalists impressed the judges with their outstanding support for their local communities or charities.

PubAid co-founder Des O'Flanagan said: "We received 200 entries for our awards, so reaching the final 15 was an achievement in itself and going on to take one of the top awards is a triumph! We're delighted with the recognition the Awards give to all our finalists and winners, who are truly a force for good in their communities."

The Rt Hon Alun Cairns MP, Chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group, said: "We were delighted to receive 70 nominations from MPs, which shows how pubs are valued as hubs of charity and community support in constituencies across the country. Congratulations to all three Community Pub Heroes."