A thousand people had a dance, a jive and the time of their life in Nonsuch Park last week.

Tribute band Platinum Abba played on Thursday, July 4, as part of a charity event to raise money for St Raphael’s Hospice in North Cheam.

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Packed out: The concert in Nonsuch Park

The evening which featured everything from Waterloo to Dancing Queen raised a total of £10,000 for the hospice.

Keith Witham, director of fundraising, said: “This was the best ever attended event.  A lot of hard work goes into these events and we are delighted at the success.”

The hospice has also announced a total of £8,000 was raised at their summer fete held on Sunday, June 23.