STAFF at Boots in Taunton are hosting a gala night to raise money for Musgrove Park Hospital.

Sandy Blackmore, assistant manager at the High Street store said she was inspired to host the event after speaking to her colleagues about the great work the hospital does.

“My mother passed away last year in ITU and the nurses and the ward were truly a credit to Musgrove Park Hospital” she said.

“After talking to my work colleagues about the hospital, I found that many of us have been touched at the service our local hospital provide.

"For the first time ever, Boots in Taunton will be holding our first beauty gala night offering V.I.P beauty treatments, cocktails and beauty hampers.

“Everyone that is attending will receive a free cosmetic goodie bag and at the end if the night we will draw the raffle.

“Raffle prizes will include hotel stays to car MOT’s all donated by local businesses to make the night a fundraiser not to forget.”

Zinc nightclub will providing cocktails on the night and there will be a raffle at the end of the evening.

The event is on September 1 from 7pm to 9pm at Boots in the High Street.

Tickets cost £5 and can be purchased in the beauty hall in store.