OVER £30,000 was raised for an Isle of Wight charity at a 1920s Glam Ball hosted by the Royal Yacht Squadron in Cowes.

The Gatsby-themed event, organised by, and donations towards the WightAID Foundation, raised funds for good causes across the Island through its grant-giving programme.

It was supported by headline sponsor WightFibre and many other businesses who donated services and prizes for the raffle and auction.

The ball was attended by 190 guests who enjoyed a three-course dinner and were treated to acrobatic displays by Jayden Lee Arts and Wight Arts and musical performances by Jukebox Jazz and the Gatsby Girls - who also gave guests a Charleston lesson after dinner.

Isle of Wight County Press: Guests learning how to Charleston with the Gatsby Girls. Photo courtesy of Robin Crossley.Guests learning how to Charleston with the Gatsby Girls. Photo courtesy of Robin Crossley.

There was also a casino running throughout the evening and fun portraits by AdamArt Caricatures.

All the fun was captured by Island photographer Robin Crossley, who donated his photos to WightAID.

Isle of Wight County Press: Geoff Underwood with his caricature by AdamArts.Geoff Underwood with his caricature by AdamArts.

Geoff Underwood, founder of WightAID, said: "I’d like to thank all those who came to the ball and gave so generously to support deserving projects within our community.

"It was wonderful to host such a large event again after a two-year break due to Covid and to see our supporters in their glad rags enjoying the 1920s themed fun in the glorious surroundings of the Royal Yacht Squadron.

“Thank you to all our sponsors and supporters – and all those who attended – for making the event such a success.”