SUPPORTERS of St Peter’s Hospice in Yate and Chipping Sodbury have been bowled over by support from a local sports group.

Members of Yate and District Bowling Club raised more than £400 for the Yate and Sodbury support group of the charity at their annual charity bowls drive.

As well as games of bowls, there were sideshows, stalls and a raffle and all the prizes were supplied by members of the bowls group. Janet Williams of the local support group said: "We are so grateful to the members of the club for holding this wonderful event on our behalf and raising so much money for the hospice."

Anyone who would like to hold an event in aid of St Peter’s Hospice should contact Val Stilwell, from the Yate and Sodbury support group, on 01454 316301.