A charity line dance event held in aid of a Carlisle-based Parkinson's disease charity raised over £1000.

Carole McCulloch organised the event at Harraby Catholic Club on October 11 after her husband Alan received a Parkinson's diagnosis.

She decided to raise awareness of the Carlisle branch of Parkinson's UK so that other newly-diagnosed people would know more about what help is available, particularly via the charity’s monthly meetings at St James Parish Centre in Denton Holme.

£1,314 was raised in total during the night of dancing, held due to Mrs McCullock’s skills and contacts in the local line dancing community, she said.

Other line dance groups from Cumbria attended and offered support, and two of Mrs McCulloch’s line dance teachers Ann and Bill Bray from A&B Stompers offered their free time leading the session.

Line dancers gave generously to the raffle with gifts, including some unable to attend, as well as family, friends, and neighbours.

Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurological disorder that primarily affects movement and motor skills.

It occurs when nerve cells in the brain become damaged or die, leading to a decrease in dopamine production - a chemical critical for regulating movement.

Common symptoms include tremors, muscle stiffness, slowness of movement and impaired balance.

Over time, these symptoms can worsen, making daily activities increasingly difficult. In addition to physical symptoms, many individuals with Parkinson’s also experience non-motor issues like sleep disturbances, mood changes, and cognitive decline.

Around 153,000 people live with Parkinson’s in the UK and it's the fastest-growing neurological condition in the world, according to Parkinson’s UK.