THE emergency services were on call to raise £7,500 for their hospice during the past year.

The MOD Police organised a ball attended by 200 members of West Mercia Police and the West Midlands Ambulance Service.

Guests enjoyed a dinner, dance and auction in support of St Michael's Hospice.

The MOD Police also held a joint charity golf day at Burghill Valley Golf Club.

Mark Sandford, from the MOD Police, said: 'A lot of people in our community have been touched by the care of St Michael's Hospice either directly or indirectly and we were delighted to be able to support them this year.'