TANWOOD School proudly presented Prospect Hospice with £982 on Wednesday as part of the 160 Appeal.

The dance studio rallied behind the Adver’s campaign, offering to collect funds for the Wroughton charity at its 70th anniversary ball at the Marriott in July.

Celebrating a milestone in the history of the school without lending support to the hospice it has supported since the 1980s was out of the question for director Pollyann Tanner.

Ten years ago Prospect’s crucial role in the community was brought even closer to home for her family when her Aunt Pat was taken into its care after being diagnosed with breast cancer.

“My mother’s sister Pat died of breast cancer 10 years ago and she had relied quite heavily on Prospect,” said the 51-year-old from Grange Park, who took over the running of the school from her mother Mollie 10 years ago.

“It is important for us to help Prospect.

“We intend to continue to support the 160 Appeal this year. It’s a great cause.”

Tanwood School, based at the Isis Trading Estate, in Stratton Road, was originally set up in a garage in 1944 by Mollie Tanner.

And the school will stage its 70th Anniversary Show at the Wyvern on Friday, November 21 at 7pm and Saturday 22 at 2pm and 7pm. Tickets cost £12.

To book go to swindon theatres.co.uk or call the Ticket Office on 01793 524 481.

To donate to Prospect visit www.prospect-hospice.net.