A CHOIR member has raised more than £1,000 for charity through a sponsored hymn sing.

Mary Hugill sang for four hours at Danby Wiske Church, accompanied by her friend, Dorothy Hodgson, on the organ.

Their efforts raised £1,020, which has been donated to the outpatients department at the Friarage Hospital, in North-allerton.

The money will go towards a new ECG machine, which helps to monitor patients.

Sister Christine Wilson, of the outpatients department, said: "We would like to thank Mary for this helping hand and for thinking about us.

"This was a fantastic achievement. Her tuneful singing kept everyone entertained and will benefit future patients visiting the department."