AN array of acts performed at a "Britain's Got Talent"-style event to raise funds for a dementia charity.

The event, at Cleveland Alzheimer's Residential Centre's (Clevearc) day centre in Guisborough, saw three judges ready with barbed criticism - or high praise - for the acts.

Clevearc's Got Talent saw amateurs take to the stage to wow the audience with their dancing, singing and playing skills.

However, it was a late entry which stole the show and took top prize. Stella McBride, a resident at the centre's sister residential nursing home in Thornaby, gave an impromptu tap-dancing performance which earned a standing ovation from the judges.

Performances enjoyed by the audience also included the Tribal Marsquers, a belly dancing troup, Frank the Bank, a singer, James the Job, who also sang and played keyboard and an Abba tribute “performance” by the centre’s Manager Lynda Chadwick and her deputy Angela Sewell.

Whilst all the acts received glowing praise from the judges, their barbs were reserved entirely for Lynda and Angela with judge Alan Pennock telling them: “Well, you are clearly professionals, I’m just not sure which profession. We really enjoyed the end!”

The event raised much needed funds for the centre through ticket sales and a raffle. The day centre in Guisborough provides a service for individuals living in the community who are affected by dementia.

The day centre at Guisborough offers people a chance to get out and about, meet others and have a hot meal. It also gives their families, who often care for them 24 hours a day, a chance for a break.