THE region’s dancers came together for a heartfelt evening of music, movement and community spirit as a local dance teacher hosted a special night in memory of one of Lifton Line Dancers’ much-loved members.

Club members, as well as the wider community came together for the event, held at the Fox and Grapes in Lifton, after dance teacher Kerry Jo Gardiner organised the event in memory of local line-dancer Carol West.

Carol sadly passed away in May 2025 after battling inflammatory breast cancer. A keen dancer and a dedicated fundraiser for The Inflammatory Breast Cancer Network UK, a cause very close to her heart, the event sought to celebrate Carol’s life.

Kerry, alongside the Lifton Line Dancers, organised an evening that brought together people from across the local community. Dancers from neighbouring groups in Okehampton and Bude also came along to show their support.

The night was filled with energy and joy, with the dance floor full from start to finish. Guests enjoyed a lively atmosphere, plenty of laughter, and a strong sense of togetherness—just the kind of evening Carol herself would have loved.

As well as bringing joy and celebration in Carol’s memory, the event also raised an impressive sum for charity. Through donations and a raffle supported by local businesses, the evening £1,126 for The Inflammatory Breast Cancer Network UK.

Kerry Jo Gardiner said: “It was a truly special night. We wanted to honour Carol in a way that reflected her spirit, and seeing the room full of people dancing together felt like the perfect tribute.”

A spokesperson for The IBC Network UK said: “Carol was a good friend to many within our patient support community and she is missed. Knowing this fundraiser in her memory has been so successful, will help us continue funding vital research into this rare subtype of breast cancer.”