A charity quiz and curry night raised more than £650 for Age Concern Hampshire.
The fundraising event, which took place on Friday, October 25, at the Lockswood Care and Wellbeing Centre in Locks Heath, saw staff, volunteers and the wider community come together for a night of fun, laughter and goodwill.
Attendees enjoyed a night of music, activities and food, including a performance by the Soberton Strummers Ukulele Club, an entertaining quiz and a raffle.
The centre's own chef, Stuart, prepared a homemade curry, which was enjoyed by all.
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The event, which received support from local residents and the wider community, raised more than £650 through donations, ticket sales and volunteer efforts.
Age Concern Hampshire was also grateful for the donations of food, beverages and raffle prizes from businesses and individuals.
Sarah Jacobs, marketing manager at Age Concern Hampshire, said: "We’d like to extend a big thank you to everyone who supported our fundraising event.
"Your contributions helped make the evening a wonderful success.
"The funds raised will allow us to make a significant and positive difference to the lives of older people in the local community."
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A charity spokesperson added: "The evening highlighted the power of coming together to uplift and support local communities."
Founded in 1985, Age Concern Hampshire provides services to the older community of Hampshire.
The charity currently delivers support at care and wellbeing centres throughout the county, as well as help at home, information via its information hub, foot care clinics, hospital to home services, community information volunteer services and a variety of other activities.
The funds raised at the quiz and curry night will help Age Concern Hampshire continue to provide these services to the older community of Hampshire.
For more information about Age Concern Hampshire and the services they provide, visit their website at ageconcernhampshire.org.uk.
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