A HOSPICE said it is 'over the moon' after a Brean holiday park raised £8,000 to help them by hosting a charity ball.

Staff at Brean Leisure Park hosted a charity ball at The Tavern in Brean in December 2018 which more than 200 holiday park owners and leisure industry professionals attended.

Visitors enjoyed live entertainment and a buffet at the event and raised £8,257.85 for St Margaret's Hospice.

Terena Gill, community fundraiser at St Margaret’s Hospice, said: “It was a fantastic night and the atmosphere was brilliant. We at St Margaret’s Hospice are over the moon at the total raised.

"It costs £500 per day to care for someone with a life-limiting illness at our In-patient Units, and all our care is free of charge, so this money could pay for someone to stay with us for 16 days.

“I would like to thank everyone who was involved and all those who came and supported the ball. It’s events like this that raise the much needed funds to keep the doors of the hospice open to everyone.”

St Margaret's Hospice, which is based in Taunton, delivers high quality, responsive and compassionate care to patients and their families facing a life-limiting illnesses.

Alan House, from Discover Brean and Ian James of BH&HPA, said: “We thoroughly enjoyed organising the ball and would like to thank all those who contributed to the raffle and auction prizes, making it a great night for all.

"St Margaret’s Hospice is a very special charity close to our hearts, making it our charity of choice.

“We are already planning our next black tie ball on Saturday, December 14, in aid of St Margaret’s Hospice, which will be held at the Tavern. Tables of 10 are available to book for a deposit of £250.”