MORE than 100 people partied the night away at the Southampton and Fareham Chamber of Commerce's spring ball, based at the home of Hampshire County Cricket.

They enjoyed lavish hospitality at the Rose Bowl's tented pavilion, with a comedian, cabaret and band providing plenty of entertainment.

A spokesman for the chamber said: "It was a really successful evening - members, and their work colleagues and other guests, had a great time."

More than £510 was also raised by the black tie event, which carried on until 1am, for the Naomi House children's hospice near Winchester.

Money came flooding in for the charity raffle, with a range of prizes donated by companies, such as a digital camera, weekend hotel breaks and office equipment.

As an independent voice of business, the chamber has strong links with nearly 2,000 firms and companies employing more than 100,000 people between them.

See the Business South supplement inside today's Daily Echo for more pictures from the Southampton and Fareham Chamber of Commerce's spring ball.