Friends of Tetbury Hospital have announced the 'Great Tetbury Boules Tournament' as their latest fundraising event.

The competition is set to take place on Sunday May 13 at the Royal Oak car park in Tetbury.

Teams will be formed of three or four competitors (only three playing at a time) and entry costs £80 per squad. The price also includes coffee, croissants and a French lunch which comes with wine or beer.

The competition, organised in conjunction with Vinotopia, The Royal Oak and Vignobles Foncalieu, aims to raise much-needed funds for the local hospital and the window to apply is now open.

Entry forms are available from Vinotopia Wine, The Chippings,Tetbury or you can email andy@vinotopiawine.co.uk. The closing date for entries is Friday 4th May.

The Friends of Tetbury Hospital run many fund raising events each year, all locally based. Events are publicised on the Friends page of the hospital’s website (www.tetburyhospital.co.uk/friends).