A CHARITY concert held in Penarth raised nearly £7000 for two charities.

Rock and Raise 17, held at the Paget Rooms in in July, was hailed a success with the night raising £6750 for two Velindre Cancer Centre and children's cancer charity LATCH

The night featured five live acts, including popular south Wales band The Woods, singer songwriter Chris Kelly, 60s covers band The Word, Liz Colley and Buster, Rosco and Friends.

Co-organiser and The Woods band member Chris Wood said: "I’d like to thank all those involved in making the night such a great success by buying a ticket or making a donation. As well as enjoying an evening of great music, we were able to raise a substantial amount of money for two amazing causes, and I’d like to thank everyone – including all of our sponsors - for their generosity. We have already started planning Rock and Raise 2018 to raise more funds for deserving causes."

Deputy head of fundraising at Velindre, Kylie McKee said: "We would like to say a huge thank you to the Rock and Raise team – Marie, Chris and Anna - for their hard work and support in organising their fundraising event.

"The money raised from our supporters is used to ensure the best possible support is offered to every patient, their families and carers dealing with cancer and a donation of this size will make a real difference."

LATCH solely supports children in Wales who suffer from cancer and leukaemia and their families.

This is achieved in a number of ways, from providing accommodation in the hospital to avoid family separation, to purchasing medical and play equipment.

Money raised from Rock and Raise 17 will be used to buy a number of items ranging from a sterile procedure trolley to a blood pressure machine for The Paediatric Oncology Unit at the Children’s Hospital of Wales.