BALLGOWNS, glamour and a flashmob led by television personality Scarlett Moffatt were just some of the treats in store for women who attended a charity’s first ladies day yesterday.

More than 1,300 ladies turned out for the exclusive event at Hardwick Hall Hotel, near Sedgefield, in aid of The Angel Trust - a new charity set up specifically to help local people.

Organised by the charity’s chief executive Clair McGregor, along with the charity’s board of trustees, ambassadors and volunteers, the event raised more than £40,000 for good causes.

Guests enjoyed the high energy entertainment which was led by host Tess Tickle and The Dragettes with the theme of The Greatest Showman.

An all-singing all-dancing cast got the room warmed up while a surprise flashmob dance received massive cheers.

The flashmob was made up of schoolchildren and ladies day attendees, who joined Ms McGregor and ambassador Miss Moffatt as well as her mum, Betty Moffatt, who is a trustee of the charity.

The group had spent weeks rehearsing for the special dance and had to keep it a secret until all was revealed.

Naked waiters were also on hand to serve guests while party games with a twist raised more funds for the charity while other entertainers included boyband Five and The Bearded Man from Britain’s Got Talent.

Speaking at the event, Ms McGregor said: “We are bringing these ladies the best show they have ever seen.”

Miss Moffatt said she was nervous but excited performing the flashmob and loved supporting the charity.

She said: “It means a lot to be here because without everyone here, the charity would not be what it is and I know first hand how much people helped me and I have seen the difference it can make so I want that to carry on because our community is such a great thing.”

She added: “I want to say a massive thank you to everyone that’s contributed towards Angel Trust and really made a difference.”

So far the not-for-profit charity has helped fund a children’s football team with kit, gift a disabled girl a special trike, provide boxing equipment for a local club and even pay for someone’s funeral among many other kind acts in the community.