BUDLEIGH Salterton Hospital is holding its annual summer fete on Saturday August 1 from 2.30pm.

BUDLEIGH Salterton Hospital is holding its annual summer fete on Saturday August 1 from 2.30pm.

The event, organised by the hospital's League of Friends group, will have a host of attractions and entertainment, including a tombola, raffle, jazz band and a number of stalls.

The proceeds raised on the day will be used for the direct benefit of patients, carers and staff to improve hospitals facilities and upgrade and buy new equipment.

Budleigh Salterton Hospital matron Pippa Bird said: "This is an extremely important event both for the League of Friends and the hospital.

"It brings together the local community and is well supported by Budleigh residents and staff at the hospital.