AN ABERYSTWYTH woman has handed over more than £2,700 to two “amazing” and “compassionate” charities which helped her late grandfather.

Nia Gore, whose grandfather Ken Hughes, a well-known farmer and agricultural contractor from Comins Coch, passed away surrounded by family at his Troedrhiwgwynau farm home in July, held two events in October to raise money for Hospice at Home Aberystwyth Volunteers (HAHAV) and Severn Hospice.

Both charities, Nia previously told the Cambrian News, allowed the fulfilment of Ken’s final wish: to die peacefully at home with dignity.

Last week, Nia handed over a cheque for £1,301.50 to Dr Alan Axford and Ann Blevin of HAHAV following a successful coffee morning at Rhydypennau Hall.

She also presented a cheque for £1,408 to Severn Hospice’s Menna Manley following a memorial tractor run which attracted 47 tractors and drivers.

Nia said: “I would like to once again thank people for their tremendous support for both charities that helped us so much, and are very valuable and a huge support to families in the area.”

Dr Alan Axford, chairman of HAHAV’s board of trustees, said: “This large sum will enable HAHAV to further extend its service to those in the community suffering from life-limiting illness."

Mike Perry, community fundraising advisor at Severn Hospice, said: “Nia and her family have seen first-hand the difference our care can make during a very difficult time.

“The money she has raised will help us be there for the next family who needs our support."

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