HUNDREDS gathered for a game of netball in memory of a much-loved Hampshire grandmother.

Teams competed in a charity tournament at Wellington sports ground, Eastleigh, to commemorate the life of Marion Munns, 75.

Mrs Munns, a grandmother of three, died after falling onto the carriageway of the M27 in November 2015 after waiting for help from mental health workers.

The money raised will go towards mental health charity Mind.

The tournament coincided with prime minister Theresa May’s announcement of plans to “transform” attitudes to mental health.

Additional training for teachers, an extra £15m for community care, and improved support in the workplace were among measures announced by the PM.

Angie Mote, Marion’s daughter, said: “I would welcome awareness and any funding from the government but it has to be used in the right way.

“This means not paying executives and managers huge amounts but spending it at a grassroots level. The salaries of board members are ridiculous - the money must be used in the most effective way and that is with the patients.”

Speaking about the event, she said: “It’s a big community come-together and there’s been a great turnout, especially since people want to get back into shape after Christmas.

“We felt we needed to do something positive - mum was a keen runner and netballer.”

Niamh Phelan, 17, who co-organised the tournament with Angie’s daughter Katie, said: “We felt we wanted to do something good to move forward, and this gets everyone involved.”

Hours before her death Marion’s family had called mental health crisis care workers provided by Southern Health after she became distressed at home and had refused help.

Marion worked as a nurse at Southampton General Hospital and on retirement she worked as a volunteer at a local cancer hospice.

She also helped out a brownie group and was a member of the Cycle Touring Club.

The event in her name has raised more than £800 so far with donations is expected to reach more than £1000.