TALENTED performers danced and sang their hearts out to raise cash for Hospice At Home West Cumbria.

The first Hospice Talent Night presented by The Mayor of Workington’s Charity Fund was hailed a success, with 13 people taking the stage at the Carnegie Theatre on Saturday.

Mayor Barbara Cannon said: “My fellow judges and I were so very impressed by the amazingly talented performers and want to thank everyone for joining us at this fundraising evening. Choosing the top three performers was not an easy job.

“I am proud to support Hospice at Home West Cumbria as my chosen charity this year. The event has raised over £1,500 for the hospice which provides invaluable services, caring for patients and their families through difficult times in their lives. The audience were thoroughly entertained by the professional performances throughout a fun-filled evening. With amazing raffle prizes donated by Washington Square Shopping Centre and Iggesund and a tombola run by Hospice Volunteers a lot of people went home winners.

“I would like to thank Michelle Tinnion, who works part time for Hospice as family and bereavement support worker, for organising the talent night with help from her colleagues and Hospice volunteers. A special thanks to the Carnegie Theatre for all their support with the event.”

Joining the mayor on the judging panel were Mike Milner, Peter Scott and Margaret Lambert. Winner of the junior section was Evie Mitchell, who performed a tap dance, and Evie Askew won the senior category with a rendition of Colours of the Wind. Runners up were Gemma Bell who sang With You from the musical Ghost and WAOS Juniors who closed the show with How Far Will I Go from Moana. For more pictures visit www.whitehavennews.co.uk

Mrs Lambert donated the prize money for the event.

The evening was compered by Mr Dave Tinnion who introduced the 13 acts: Kimberley Brough, Eve Westwood, Tall and Small - Jack and Jake, Breana Taylor, Evie Mitchell, John Hastings, Samson Scales, Becky Stevenson, Ethan Scott and Isla Muller, Gemma Bell, Beth Smith, Evie Askew and Workington Amateur Operatic Society Juniors.