Paula Goodyear, Principal of The Bath Dancentre, combines learning and enjoyment at her dance classes in Bath, Paulton, Midsomer Norton and Chippenham.

Paula was diagnosed with cancer in November 2023, but has since been given the all clear as of June 5th following intensive treatment.

To show support for Paula’s difficult journey, Bath Dancentre students set up a fundraiser to give back to the charities that had helped Paula during her illness.

A raffle was arranged and tickets were sold to pupils, friends and family from all of the classes.

On Saturday 15th June, during the club’s social dance held at Paulton Rovers Social Club, the raffle took place. Eighty prizes were donated in total and an impressive £1,230 was raised. The money will be divided between The RUH Cancer Charity and Cancer Research.

Paula said: “Thank you so much to everyone who got involved with the fundraiser, whether you donated prizes or bought tickets. It means a lot to be able to give back to charities that helped me through a difficult time in my life. I’m also so grateful to my students who were there for me, set up a raffle in solidarity and sold tickets to raise money for these supportive charities.”