A CHARITY ball has been hailed a ‘huge success’ after raising more than £5,000.

The mayor of Knutsford hosted the event at Cottons Hotel and Spa.

The money will be shared between the mayor’s chosen charities, the UK Men’s sheds association and Knutsford GROW.

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Knutsford Guardian: Rihard and Laura Platt and Sandra and Adam Birtwistle, from Mesoestetic, the principle sponsor Rihard and Laura Platt and Sandra and Adam Birtwistle, from Mesoestetic, the principle sponsor (Image: Creative Captures)

Town mayor Cllr Peter Coan said: “I would like to thank everyone who supported this incredible evening of fundraising.

“Raising so much for these two great causes was truly one of the highlights of my year serving as your town mayor.”

Knutsford Guardian: From left, Stephen Daniels deputy mayor of Chester consort, Cllr Razia Daniels deputy mayor of Chester, Cllr Colin Banks deputy mayor of Knutsford and wife and consort Christine and mayor of Knutsford Cllr Peter CoanFrom left, Stephen Daniels deputy mayor of Chester consort, Cllr Razia Daniels deputy mayor of Chester, Cllr Colin Banks deputy mayor of Knutsford and wife and consort Christine and mayor of Knutsford Cllr Peter Coan (Image: Creative Captures)

Guests were welcomed with a glass of prosecco, sponsored by Slater and Gordon Lawyers with close up magic performed by Chris Hickey.

Creative Captures provided the photography for the evening whilst DJ Pete Deane made sure everyone had a great time on the dancefloor. Guests were entertained by local family band, The Avenue.

Knutsford Guardian: From left, Phil Lanigan, Tavern Scott-White, mayor of Knutsford Cllr Peter Coan, Warren Scott-White and Ben McGuinnessFrom left, Phil Lanigan, Tavern Scott-White, mayor of Knutsford Cllr Peter Coan, Warren Scott-White and Ben McGuinness (Image: Creative Captures)

Entertainment was sponsored by Mesoestetic UK.

Prize vouchers were found hidden in balloons, sponsored by Love the Dentist, Mobberley.

Knutsford Guardian: Cllr Colin Coules, mayor of Middlewich and guests Cllr Colin Coules, mayor of Middlewich and guests (Image: Creative Captures)

Each balloon contained a voucher for a prize donated by local businesses including meals from Evuna, The Lost and Found, The Botanist, Linden Stores, Café on The Corner, Tatton Perk, The Chester Grosvenor and Sigiriya.

Raffle prizes were donated from Cottons, Elite Health, Gusto Knutsford, Angel on King Street, The Bath House, Knutsford Olde Sweet Shoppe, Arley Hall, Tatton Park, Andrew Collier Photography, Pulse of Perfumery, Redrow, Clarity, Majestic Wines, Lanigan and Hulme, PR Jones.

A game of heads or tails in between courses created a fun five minutes of fundraising.

Knutsford Guardian: Guests enjoying the heads and tails game with DJ Peter DeaneGuests enjoying the heads and tails game with DJ Peter Deane (Image: Creative Captures)

The game was won by Cllr Rod Fletcher, mayor of Cheshire East, who received a bottle of wine.

A silent auction raised more than £1,000, with a bidding war between guests to win prizes donated by King and Allen, Manchester United Football Club, Bartley Portrait Studios, Everton Football Club and local jewellers Geralds of Knutsford.

Each table was sponsored by local businesses including Cumming Group, Redrow, Manchester Airport, Lanigan and Hulme, Love the Dentist Mobberley, Dexter and Jones and Knutsford Beauty.

Gemma Jackson, civic events officer said: “The ball has been a great fundraising success raising an impressive £5,000.

“Guests truly ‘had a ball’ and thoroughly enjoyed the evening.

“We couldn’t have achieved this without the support of all the local shops, restaurants and businesses who have so generously supported and donated products and vouchers for the event. “Thank you to all who attended on the night for helping to make the evening so enjoyable.”