AS chairman of the Friends of Dilke Hospital I wish to convey my thanks to all who supported the annual fete on Saturday June 8, including M-Tech for funding the draw tickets, Coinros at Taurus crafts, Coleford Garden Centre, Cacketts of Little Drybrook and Pygmy Pinetum for their donation of plants, the scouts for the hot dogs and bottle stall, the Star Wars trooper and Forest of Dean Rotary for the coconuts, Forest of Dean Lions for their donation, the Forest of Dean Model Railway club for their display, Berry Hill Band, Wyedance, the gentleman that donated his loose change which amounted to £136, all staff members, supporters, committee members and their families and a special thanks to all the members of the public for their continued support of this wonderful facility.

With everyone's help it was possible to raise in excess £5,000.

– Robert Young, Cinderford.