A HOLSWORTHY lady has won £3,000 thanks to her local charity.

Rachael Brown has been announced as the winner of North Devon Hospice's FAB3000 Draw which raises vital funds for the much-loved local charity, while offering those who buy tickets the chance to win £3,000.

Rachael admitted to being totally shocked when the call came through.

"It was completely out of the blue because it was so long ago that I had bought tickets, and it took a while to sink in," she said. "I was more than happy to do my bit to support the hospice, because the care they provide is just amazing, but I never thought anything would come of it.

"I feel so lucky that mine was the name drawn out of the hat, and my family are also thrilled as you can imagine."

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