A hospital unit carrying out advanced breast cancer clinical trials received more than £6,000 extra funding from a fundraising ball last week.

The Mid Summer Ball was held on Saturday (June 20) at the Menzies Prince Regent Hotel in Chigwell.

The event was held to raise money for the Princess Alexandra Hospital trust, which also runs St Margaret’s Hospital in Epping.

With entertainment from Elvis, Motown and Broadway tribute acts, a three-course meal and both silent and live auctions more than £6,000 was raised.

Organiser Jessica Heffernan said: “It was my first year in charge of this wonderful event and I am thrilled that we raised such a great sum of money for this very worthwhile charity which is run by Mr. Ashraf Patel.

“A great time was had by all who attended. 

“Many thanks to the many shops and restaurants who donated raffle and auction prizes.”