FUNDRAISERS raised a glass and £2,500 at a charity cocktail party.

New and long term supporters of Claire House Hospice gathered at the Eaton Park Estate for the charity’s annual summer cocktail party which this year had a Great British summertime theme.

Guests were greeted in the courtyard to a musical greeting thanks to the Chester Wind Band then were entertained by a harpist and a star tombola while they sipped cocktails and enjoyed British favourites canapés.

Later a swing singer got the guests in the mood for summer while photographer Jim Hunter captured the action.

JD Parties, My Generation and Red Cow Imaging all had display stands enabling the guests to learn more about local businesses in the area. Senior fundraiser Laura Breen said: “The theme of the evening worked really well and we were thrilled to raise £2,500 along with attracting some new supporters in the Cheshire area.

“The summer cocktail party is set to become and annual event and we look forward to making it even bigger next year!”