STAFF at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory at Porton Down have raised £3,031 for the Naomi House children’s hospice.

They took part in activities including an assault course at St Edmund’s School, Laverstock, a treasure hunt, various shopping fairs including Naomi House merchandise, and cake and plant sales.

Brenda Hinton, Dstl’s charity co-ordinator, said: “In these difficult economic times, we’re grateful to staff for their generosity and for giving up their time to support these events.”