A GROUP of entertainers from Bournemouth and Poole joined forces to help raise more than £1,500 for charity.

Seven local professionals, who are normally in competition, put together a fun, family concert with all the proceeds from the ticket sales going to the Amelia's Rainbow charity.

The show, which took place at Poole High School, consisted of magic, comedy, juggling, balloon sculpting, dancing and games.

The performances were provided by Mr Merlin and Okey Dokey The Dragon, Jamie Jigsaw, Krazy Kev, Philip Dixon, Jules the Entertainer, Jamie Jambo and Richard Welsh.

The sold out show raised £1,588 for the charity, which was started by Karl and Chantel Cox in memory of their daughter Amelia who passed away in 2010 of Neuroblastoma.

Mr Merlin, one of the entertainers, said: “We are quite fortunate in Bournemouth to have a small, select group of individuals who are professional entertainers at the top of their game, happy to work with what are effectively their business competitors to raise money for a great cause.

"We are very pleased to have been able to raise such a large figure and we know it will be put to good use by this fantastic local charity”

For more details on the group of entertainers, known as Bournemouth Entertainers Network (B.E.N.), visit www.thebengroup.co.uk.