STAFF from a range of departments across Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust came together to showcase their incredible talents in the first HHFT’s Got Talent.

Fifteen acts from across the Trust battled their nerves to perform at Theatre Royal Winchester to impress a live audience and judging panel.

Just some of the talents showcased included an aerial acrobat, pianists, singers and dance groups.

Terry Watkins, lead sonographer at the Trust, not only won the judges’ vote but also captured the hearts of the audience, winning 48 per cent of the vote with his rendition of the song ‘Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me’.

The judge’s runner up was Jude Davison, head of education and workforce, who entertained with his guitar.

Third place was awarded to bank staff member Kristy Cullum who lit up the stage with her fire skills.

Winner Terry Watkins said: “It was such an amazing experience to be a part of – from the rehearsals to the live show there was a real comradery between all of the staff involved both on and off the stage.”

He also wanted to praise the incredible work of the staff team behind the show.

He said: “Sharon Watson and the whole team did a fantastic job, so much work goes into putting something like this together – they are the real stars of the show!”

The event raised £227 on the night from donations which will go towards the Winchester Hospice.

Plans for next years’ show are already underway.