MORE than 250 guests celebrated in style to help mark a milestone year for the East Lancashire Hospice.

The charity’s annual ball was held at the Dunkenhalgh Hotel, Clayton-le-Moors, and this year saw volunteers and guests raising a glass to mark 35 years of the hospice.

And altogether, the event managed to raise an incredible £33,216.

A silent auction and a raffle were held, with prizes ranging from a Northcote getaway, a Usain Bolt signed trainer, a unique VIP wine tasting experience, a Daniel Thwaites break, a dining package, a signed boxing glove by Sugar Ray Leonard, a 9ct white gold diamond pendant, a Raymond Weil watch, a four-ball voucher for nine golf clubs and much more.

Guests were entertained by singer Paul Dobi and the Diane Shaw Soul and Motown Band.

Sharon Crymble, income generation and marketing lead at the hospice, said: “I would like to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you to everyone who supported this year’s event by either sponsoring the event, buying a ticket to attend or providing a prize to help us achieve this record-breaking amount.

“Every single pound raised will go towards helping us to provide care to our patients and also their families at a time when they need it.”