A colourful North Devon clog dancing group has raised hundreds of pounds to provide wellbeing support for cancer patients at North Devon District Hospital.
The Ilfracombe Red Petticoats have been performing at various locations on Thursday nights and some weekends throughout the summer from May.
The group has been holding collections for the Fern Centre at each event, and members visited the cancer wellbeing centre to present a cheque for £305.
Member Janet Ellis, who is also a volunteer at the Fern Centre, said: “As I volunteer at the Fern Centre, I see all the great things that go on there, and the incredible support it provides local cancer patients and their families.
“The weather hasn’t been quite as good this summer, but people have still been very generous with their donations.”
The Fern Centre, which opened in 2020 following a £1.5m fundraising appeal, offers a whole range of free counselling, complementary therapies, information and wellbeing support to anyone in North Devon affected by cancer.
The centre continues to be funded by Royal Devon Hospitals Charity (formerly known as Over and Above).
Tara Jones, Fern Centre manager, said: “We can’t thank the Ilfracombe Red Petticoats enough for their super support of the Fern Centre.
“Not only do their weekly performances bring smiles to many people’s faces, they are also helping the centre to provide a whole range of vital wellbeing support at a time when people need it most.”
The group practises on Thursday evenings from October to May at Braunton Parish Hall on from 7.30pm to 9pm.
“We are a friendly group and have a lot of fun performing together. Everyone is welcome to come along on the evening and try out Morris dancing,” added Janet.
“You can message us at ilfracomberedpetticoats@gmail.com.”