Celebrities joined parents, staff and friends of The Queen’s School, Chester, for a Gala Dinner at Chester Racecourse. The black tie event was staged to raise funds for their Fitness For All gymnasium appeal.

Drinks in The Pavilion were followed by an introduction from BBC news presenter Louise Minchin. Guests then sat down to a three-course meal followed by an audience with footballers Michael Owen and John Barnes, gymnast Beth Tweddle and Rebecca Romero. Nick Hancock hosted the occasion.

The night ended with an auction of ‘money-can’t buy’ prizes and dancing at Cruise nightclub