A FAMILY has taken to the skies to raise thousands of pounds for the Herefordshire hospice which treated their late relative.

Lisa Watkins, Natasha Gault and Craig and Kieran Mulloy took part in a skydive in memory of their grandfather, 80-year-old Fred Watkins, who spent time at Bartestree-based St Michael's Hospice before he died in March.

They were joined by Mr Watkins' daughter, Tammie Mulloy.

The brave challenge, which took place in Devon, has raised £3,000 for the hospice, with all the fundraisers paying for the jump themselves.

Mr Watkins lived in Stretton Sugwas.