'It's made Christmas for Ramsey'.
That was the delighted reaction of Health Minister David Anderson, as over a million pounds was handed over to Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital.
The money is a donation from the Martin Estate, and is being used to refurbish a 31-bed inpatient ward.
At a presentation ceremony yesterday (Wednesday) evening, Mr Anderson expressed the thanks of the town:

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