On arrival, guests enjoyed reception drinks with live music from Lady V Sax, followed by a street dance display from award winning dance crew KLique. The evening also included close-up magic from Paul Lytton, a three-course dinner, raffle, auction and other fundraising games.

The event had a house music theme and guest DJ Rob Oxley from the DJ collective LLIP entertained a packed dancefloor throughout the night.

The Alice House Party was jointly organised by Hartlepool businesses Orangebox Training Solutions, Property Webmasters, Rephrase and Hospice Patrons, Hartlepool College of Further Education. The event was also supported by the PFC Trust who donated prizes and sponsorship.

Amongst the companies taking tables at the dinner were Hospice Patrons EDF Energy and Hart Biologicals.

Julie Hildreth, Fundraising Senior Manager said “The Alice House Party was a real success and a gathering of Hospice supporters who raised lots of money for local patients and hopefully had a great night whilst doing so. We have already started planning the next event and are hoping for another sell-out.”