A community fundraising campaign has raised more than £46,000 in memory of a loved one who died in a road accident.
The total was announced following a silent auction held at Barrasford Village Hall on Saturday night, organised in tribute to John Henry Browell, who died in September 2025.
All funds raised will go to the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS).
John’s widow, Fiona, said: "Can I just say a huge thank you for everything that everyone has done across the 3 fundraising events, my family will be forever grateful."
The event was organised by a committee of family and friends, who had set an original fundraising target of £30,000.
Following additional donations from the NFU Hexham branch, Bellingham Young Farmers, and proceeds from a charity pen of lambs at Hexham Mart, the group decided to aim for £40,000.
The silent auction featured more than 45 lots, including hospitality packages, overnight stays, original artwork and experiences.
Local band Earl Grey and The Charwallahs provided music, with a surprise guest appearance by Johnny Blue Hat from Sam Fender's band.
GNAAS require a significant amount of funding in order to be able to continue and the committee said they are really proud to be able to give them in excess of £46,000.
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