NEW Year's Day saw a huge crowd of Beaufort Hunt supporters gather at The Great Tythe Barn, Tetbury, where a £1,000 cheque was presented to Julian Benton who accepted it on behalf of Tetbury Hospital.

The money was raised from the proceeds of the recent hunt ball and silent auction and a hunt spokesman said: "Many Beaufort people are lucky enough to enjoy the wonderful care offered by this marvellous little local hospital. It was good to be able to give something back."