I WOULD like through your letters page to thank a great bunch of ladies who collected donations from the public all through the night on Saturday. July 25, in the centre of Cirencester, in aid of Southmead Hospital Bristol. My sister Maureen Murphy, who works at the local hospital had just finished working three nights and still managed to stay awake to collect donations.

June Wilson and the seven other ladies were supported by The Fleece Hotel, you all did a grand job and deserve recognition. Good on you all.

PATRICIA CORDON

Cheltenham