MORE than 100 golfers took part in a charity day to raise £16,000 for St. Michael's Hospice

The annual Gentlemen of Ledbury And District Rugby and Golf Society (GLADRAGS) charity day was this year held in aid of the Bartestree charity.

This year's funds bringsthe total amount raised by GLADRAGS for various charities over the years to more than £100,000.

"St Michael's Hospice is very close to our hearts and is a fantastic organization that provides specialist care to individuals that have a life-limiting illness as well as support and services to their families and friends," said GLADRAGS chairman, Ed Hewitt.

Both St Michael's and the GLADRAGS would like to thank all golfers, sponsors, helpers, prize donators and auction bidders for making the day such a huge success.

The GLADRAGS have been operating as a golf society for over 27 years and have held a charity golf day for more than 10 years.