A NEW fundraising event paid dividends for the charity Hospice Homecare.

The owner of the Wensleydale Galleries, South Parade, Northallerton, Graham Durant, sponsored a preview of work by artist Alexander Miller.

On the night, the artist did an original sketch which Mr Durant framed and sold in the gallery the following week.

The event raised more than £1,230, which will go to Hospice Homecare.

* Mr Durant is seen presenting a cheque to Liz Pollard, director of Hospice Homecare.