AN antiques valuation day has given a welcome boost to Kemp Hospice's planned state-of-the-art home.

Last week's event, held in glorious sunshine in Shatterford, raised £800 for the appeal.

Two experts from Halls Fine Art, which has an office in Kidderminster's Franche Road, valued artefacts brought in by members of the public.

"We saw several valuable and interesting items during the afternoon and are happy to have been able to support such a good cause," said ceramics and furniture director Jeremy Lamond.

"We had a steady flow of people - probably about 50. Someone brought in a Bergman bronze, worth £2,000, and we also saw a silver wager cup - a double-ended cup with a gimbal on one end, worth several hundred pounds."

Other attractions included craft and picture displays.

Mark Rushbrooke, of Kemp Hospice Campaign Committee, said: "People were very impressed with the level of expertise .

"All round it was a very successful event on a beautiful, sunny afternoon in a glorious location."