THOUSANDS of pounds were raised for three charities at an exhibition and auction organised by a South Lakes photographer.

Hundreds of people turned up for Glynis Bland’s ‘100-1’ event at the Villa in Levens, which featured her exhibition of photographs of people aged from one to 100,as well as an auction and raffle.

The money is still being counted but Glynis estimates that “thousands” were raised for Macmillan Cancer, Bay Search and Rescue, and Alder Hey Children’s Hospital.

“It’s beyond my wildest dreams,” she said.

Star guest at the gala event held in the hotel’s exotic Pavilion was Stanley Taylor from Grange-over-Sands, the baby whose story prompted Glynis to set up the project.

She photographed him when new-born, and then before and after his treatment for a hole in his heart at Alder Hey Hospital.

Her portfolio of portraits of people from all over the country culminated in a huge collage which was shown at the event, and the publication of a book of all the faces. There was also a special commemorative book made for Stanley and his family.

There are still 20 copies left of the limited edition book, which can be found on http://www.glynisblandphotography.co.uk/shop/.