AROUND 100 guests attended the annual South Lakeland Carers’ Gala Dinner at the Castle Green Hotel.
Following the meal, Rob Kerr from 1818 Auctioneers conducted a fundraising auction with prizes including a weekend for two in a camper van donated by E S Hartley and a champagne dinner at the Castle Dairy in Kendal given by Kendal College.
The evening culminated in an acoustic performance from singer and guitarist Kev Kendal and a “Jock in a Box” disco from DJ Milli.
South Lakeland Carers support more than 1,000 carers each year - the youngest is six and the oldest is 97. The charity provides carers with emotional and practical support, and allows them to take some time for themselves. It offers specialist projects and activities for young carers and young adult carers.
“Demand for our services is growing as the number of carers in South Lakeland increases,” said Steve Pollard, Director of South Lakeland Carers. “Our Gala Dinner gave us a great opportunity to raise awareness of our work with a new audience as well as raising much needed funds to continue our work.”
The evening raised more than £2,500 for South Lakeland Carers’ work.
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