The retiring collection at The Royal Forest of Dean Orchestra's concert on June 30 was in aid of The Listening Post Counselling Service, which operates in Gloucester, Cheltenham, and Stroud.

While it is not local to The Forest, people from the area are clients. The charity depends entirely on voluntary giving, so we are delighted that a total of £91.07 was collected. Thanks to all who contributed.

– Liz Pritchard (chairman).