Strictly Knot Dancing raises record amount for hospice charity

The Dougie Mac hospice charity in Blurton, Stoke-on-Trent, raised more than £200,000 during its annual Strictly Knot Dancing competition.

The event took place at the King's Hall in Stoke and set a new fundraising record for the organization. Twelve local amateurs partnered with professional dancers to perform for an audience of about 600 people. The participants competed for a glitterball trophy while judges scored their routines.

The charity also held a silent auction and various games to increase the total funds collected. The event generated more than £120,000 in donations before the amateur dancers even performed on the floor. Shanie Chaudry-Goodall won the competition after receiving high marks from the judges. Participants noted that the quality of the performances encouraged the audience to donate more generously.