THREE travel firms have helped raise £2,000 for the Hospice of the Good Shepherd.

Deva Travel of Chester, tour operator’s I.T.C and award-winning Silversea Cruise liners got together to throw a party in The Long Room Eaton Hall with permission of the Duke and Duchess of Westminster.

More than 120 people were there for the celebrations which included The Sheriff and Lady Sheriff of Chester, Councillor and Mrs David Hull.

Cllr Hull said: “We are thrilled to welcome award-winning Silverseas to Chester.”