A new dad from Dalry has won the top prize of £1,000 in the Ayrshire Hospice Lottery Draw.

Stephen Boyle was presented with his cheque last week after winning the draw on August 16.

He said: “I’ve recently become a dad for the first time so the money from the win was most welcome!”

Ayrshire Hospice fundraising manager Ron Swanson said: “Congratulations Stephen on winning the £1,000 top prize. We are so fortunate to have his support, and the support of so many other lottery players, who play every week.

"It’s through your backing that we can continue to support local people, not only in Dalry but across Ayrshire and Arran.

"It’s always nice when our supporters have a chance to get a little something back by playing in the lottery and I’m so delighted to hear that the win came at such an exciting time for Stephen and his family.”

The Ayrshire Hospice also operates a weekly lottery draw with 72 guaranteed prizes every Friday including a top prize of £1,000.

It’s £1 per week to enter with funds supporting the exceptional care and support delivered to patients and their families across Ayrshire and Arran.  

You can join the Ayrshire Hospice Lottery today at www.ayrshirehospice.org/join-the-lottery.  Players must be aged 18 years or over.