AN EVENING held in memory of a Darlington woman has raised more than £1,000 for the hospice that helped care for her.

The family of the late Mrs Evelyn Kennedy organised the charity night at the Baydale Beck inn, Coniscliffe Road, in Darlington, to raise money for St Teresa's hospice.

Mrs Kennedy's grand-daughter, Miss Helen Bellwood, said: "We looked after nana at home and St Teresa's were there with extra support when we needed them. We are grateful for the quick way they responded and the charity night is our way of saying thank you."

Hospice director Mrs Jane Bradshaw received the cheque for £1,017.65. She said: "This has been a marvellous way for Mrs Kennedy's family to support St Teresa's hospice.

"It has been a great success and a wonderful way to involve people in supporting their local hospice."