AN INSPIRATIONAL group of friends are celebrating after raising more than £30,000 over ten years to support a local hospice.

Friends Anne Roberts and Di Merrett from Frampton on Severn who run Severnside Supporter Group have been raising money for Longfield Hospice since 2014. 

Longfield says the money raised will allow over 500 hours of hospice care, delivered by the charity's nurses and healthcare assistants.  

Anne said: “In total, we’ve raised £31,267 to date. 

“It’s an amazing amount for a small, rural community like ourselves. 

“We host coffee mornings and cake sales and we have a lot of support from villagers knitting novelty items like Christmas puddings filled with chocolates that we sell at Christmas fetes! 

“We all know someone who has been cared for by Longfield – it’s a very special charity and we’re proud to have raised so much money to help.”

Kirsty Murray, Longfield’s senior fundraising manager, said: “As a charity, Longfield wouldn’t exist without amazing supporters. 

“Each year, we need to raise 85 per cent of the money needed to fund our hospice care - which is provided free of charge to local people. 

“Severnside Supporter Group is a shining example of the difference a group of committed supporters can make. 

“Thank you, on behalf of everyone at Longfield, and the families we support.”