PICTURE GALLERY: Saffron Walden fashion show a huge success

A FASHION show has raised more than �2,000 for a cancer charity.

The show was held last Wednesday and involved 13 independent retailers having their wares strutted on a specially-made catwalk at the Town Hall.

Supported by Bidwells and 3D Events, the fashion show showcased collections from Johnny & Jenny Briggs, Gray Palmer, Modish, Brooks Designer Dress Agency, Petrus Design, Handpicked and Gorgeous, Rebels & Roses, Jacks Outdoor Wear, Wurrl, Beauty, Bump & Baby and Blue.

Lizzie’s Health and Beauty provided the make-up while the hair was done by Riccio Hair Design.

The retailers also donated prizes for a raffle on the night.

All proceeds will go towards Wallace Cancer Care, which supports cancer patients and their families and carers from two drop-in centres – an information centre in Addenbrooke’s Hospital, and a complementary therapy centre in Red Cross Lane, Cambridge.

The charity focuses on the practical, physical and psychological, and provides a range of support and information services, such as nutritional advice and workshops, relaxation and stress control, managing side effects, counselling, workshops and support groups, to people all over East Anglia.

Kirsty Keegan, from the charity, organiser of the show.

She said: “It was fantastic to see so many local retailers coming together to support a local charity.

“It was testament to Saffron Walden’s independent shops and the wonderful community in the town.”