Support for the evening was overwhelming, and the group soon found that this originally smaller studio production had quickly become a sell-out performance! As preparations continued local businesses and organisations literally fell over each other to assist with event, providing everything from publicity and sound equipment to raffle prizes and even table decorations. Meanwhile with only four weeks to prepare the group rehearsed intensively to achieve their usual high standard of performance.

By the time the evening arrived members of the group were concerned that audience members might be put off by the cold weather, but instead they found themselves having to turn people away from a completely packed Village Hall. The evening was a huge success, with a wonderful party-like atmosphere as the donations flooded in. In the interval the audience enjoyed a buffet provided by the society, which led into an auction and raffle that added even more to the sum being raised.

The group's final donation to the CTRT at Mount Vernon Hospital following the gala evening amounted to £1421.52, an incredible achievement of which they were extremely proud. David Iggulden, Publicity Co-ordinator for the group said: "We would just like to thank everyone, who supported us with the gala evening in so many different ways, and helped us raise this fantastic sum for such a worthy cause".