Dancers sparkle at Strictly-themed night for hospice at Morecambe Winter Gardens

Chelle and Graham Dawson, winners of Strictly St John's at Morecambe Winter Gardens. Photo credit: St John's Hospice

The winners of the first ever Strictly Come Dancing-themed event at Morecambe Winter Gardens for St John's Hospice have been crowned.

Couple Graham and Chelle Dawson took home the Glitterball trophy after a night of dancing at the iconic theatre to raise funds for the hospice.

Twelve people from the local area donned the sequins and sparkle, after seven weeks of training, to dance in front of an audience - each aiming to raise £1000.

The top two at the end of the night were Chelle and Graham, who danced the Charleston, and Lyndsey Scott and Joanne Metcalfe, who danced the Jive Smooth.

After a dance off, Chelle and Graham were declared the winners.

Father and daughter duo, Graham Bailey and Emma Townley from Westgate Tyres, lifted the People's Choice Trophy.

Also taking part were Adrian Hall and Tina Mant, dancing the Tango, Pauline Jepson and Richard Gaskell, dancing the Latin ballroom fusion, and Holly Rickerby and Bobby Hornby, dancing the Salsa.

Dance teachers Elizabeth Rogers and Nicola Buccelli prepared the couples for the big night.

The judging panel was made up of Anthony Padgett, Emma Bales, Professor Vanessa Toulmin from the Winter Gardens, and Paula Boscott.

St John's Hospice said they will announce the total amount raised at the end of the month.

Read more: 'Strictly Come Dancing' event for hospice heads to Morecambe Winter Gardens - Beyond Radio

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