AXMINSTER Hospital League of Friends has announced the opening of the new hospital extension on Saturday, October 10. A plaque to commemorate this event will be unveiled by Dr Sutton at 10.30am.

AXMINSTER Hospital League of Friends has announced the opening of the new hospital extension on Saturday, October 10.

A plaque to commemorate this event will be unveiled by Dr Sutton at 10.30am.

There will be stalls, refreshments and tours of the hospital. The tours need to be pre-booked, on (01297) 630400, available between 10am and 4pm.

A spokesman from the League said: "We would like to take this opportunity to thank everybody in the area who has donated money or raised funds towards this fantastic achievement.