WE are always being informed about the downside of happenings on our local estates.

However, after being resident on Habberley estate, Kidderminster, for the past six years, I decided to try to raise funds for Kemp Hospice.

I was amazed at the positive response I received from local people, in the form of both help and donations, and would like wholeheartedly to thank all those who gave, both in goods and money.

I am pleased to inform everyone that we have managed to raise the princely sum of £373 from our tea and coffee afternoon on November 28.

MRS A PEARSON

Truro Drive, Kidderminster