PICTURED receiving his pre-Christmas boost of £9,700 is Ryan Murphy, who was the winner of the Benarty Community Lottery.

On Sunday the Community Lottery was drawn in Lochore Institute and Ryan was the lucky entry to win the jackpot prize. The Lottery Christmas Raffle was also drawn and the £1,000 winner was Alex Conway.

Said Benarty Events Group's vice chair Kevin Payne: “It was great to see the genuine look of happiness on people’s faces when we delivered the cash prizes to the winners.”

On Wednesday night the cheque was handed over to Ryan who was understandably happy with his win.

It was one of the Community Lottery's biggest jackpots and Ryan is looking forward to a good Christmas and New Year.