THE League of Friends of Budleigh Salterton Hospital has thanked residents who turned out to a recent fundraiser. Their Christmas coffee morning last month raised nearly �700 which will go towards new facilities and equipment.

THE League of Friends of Budleigh Salterton Hospital has thanked residents who turned out to a recent fundraiser.

Their Christmas coffee morning last month raised nearly �700 which will go towards new facilities and equipment.

Norman Hawkins vice chairman said: “We are most grateful to the many friends who attended the Christmas coffee morning at Peter Hall on November 19th.

“As a result our finances have been boosted by �645 and we shall be pleased to continue to support the good work of the staff associated with Budleigh Hospital.