A FRENCH-style cabaret and casino night at Hartwell Ford helped raise more than £1,000 for charity.

More than 100 customers packed into the Ford showroom last month for the evening, which featured a raffle with prizes donated by local businesses.

The money raised - £1,057 - was presented to Vale House, Botley Alzheimers Home, West Way. A giant cheque was received by Gillian Cox and Tricia O'Leary from Vale House.

Rosalind Lambert, marketing co-ordinator for Hartwell Ford, said: "The night was a great success, and we even had can-can dancers to add to the French flavour. We were delighted to help Vale House."

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