More than 100 people were able to get into the festive spirit by tucking into mince pies, sipping mulled wine while browsing the numerous stalls on Friday 18 December. The live group The Three Wrens and band Force 10 got everyone into the jovial mood with their renditions of Christmas classics including ‘We wish it could be Christmas everyday’ and ‘Once it Royal David’s City’ at the Osgathorpe-based training centre.

Children were also able to visit Santa Claus in his grotto, where he was joined by his very own helper – one of our demonstration dogs.

Helen Watkinson, Regional Fundraiser at the Charity, said: “The Charity’s Midlands Centre turned into a winter wonderland for the evening and there really was something for everyone to enjoy!

“The £1,392.59 raised will enable us to train more assistance dogs for people with physical disabilities, transforming even more people’s lives.

“Thank you to everyone who supported this event, we really do appreciate it.”