Dame Hannahs Charity Luncheon at the Elfordleigh Hotel raised £1528 for the charity.

Nearly 100 guests attended the event and enjoyed a two-course luncheon followed by a talk by ‘Agathologist’ Dr Mark Aldridge, who shared his insights into Agatha Christie’s spinster sleuth, Miss Marple. Drawing on research undertaken for his book ‘Agatha Christie’s Marple: Expert on Wickedness’, Mark shared the inside story of St Mary Mead’s famous detective. There was also a variety of stalls selling gifts, as well as a raffle with numerous prizes, which were won by the guests.

Dame Hannahs Fundraising Lead, Rachael Koka, said: “Our charity luncheon was a wonderful opportunity to bring our community of supporters together to enjoy an afternoon of delicious food in a beautiful setting, whilst supporting the vital work we do here at Dame Hannahs. Huge thanks to our speaker, Dr Mark Aldridge, for his riveting talk on Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple, as well as our stallholders and volunteers who helped make the event such a success.”

Dame Hannahs has been enriching the lives of children and young people for more than 250 years. One of the UK’s oldest charities, it is dedicated to empowering adults with a range of disabilities and challenging societal perceptions to make disability incidental.

Based in Ivybridge, Devon, Dame Hannahs provides learning, care and support, as well as real choice, to adults with a range of disabilities. A dedicated and highly trained team supports people to grow and learn with confidence and freedom, providing high-quality care and opportunities in a homely and supportive environment.

For more information about the charity and future fundraising events visit: www.discoverhannahs.org