Hundreds of pounds have been raised for charity at an annual evening of entertainment led by the mayor of Ely.

Ely Standard: Mayor of Ely Mike Rouse’s civic party held at The Maltings in Ely. Picture: Supplied/Mike RouseMayor of Ely Mike Rouse’s civic party held at The Maltings in Ely. Picture: Supplied/Mike Rouse (Image: Supplied/Mike Rouse)

The 'Mayor's Supper' event took place at The Maltings on Saturday, February 22 and saw more than £2,000 handed over to good causes across the county.

Mayor Mike Rouse praised attendees for their donations as more than 100 guests helped raise £460 for Pos+Ability, a charity which supports people living with long-term neurological conditions

KD Theatre Productions handed over a cheque for £2,000 to the mayor's charity and Mike was given an early birthday cake ahead of his 80th birthday.

Ely Standard: Mayor of Ely Mike Rouse’s civic party held at The Maltings in Ely. Picture: Supplied/Mike RouseMayor of Ely Mike Rouse’s civic party held at The Maltings in Ely. Picture: Supplied/Mike Rouse (Image: Supplied/Mike Rouse)

He said: "Thank you all for coming. This year I wanted to do something different, not a formal ball or dinner with invitations to other mayors and chairs, but a community celebration for Ely.

"I talk a lot about 'community', what makes a community welcoming, inclusive and healthy.

"We are fortunate to live in a small historic city with a great cathedral and many fine buildings and attractions - but people make a community."

Ely Standard: Mayor of Ely Mike Rouse’s civic party held at The Maltings in Ely. Picture: Supplied/Mike RouseMayor of Ely Mike Rouse’s civic party held at The Maltings in Ely. Picture: Supplied/Mike Rouse (Image: Supplied/Mike Rouse)

For a full list of 'thankyous' and a gallery of photos, visit Mike Rouse on Facebook.

Ely Standard: Mayor of Ely Mike Rouse’s civic party held at The Maltings in Ely. Picture: Supplied/Mike RouseMayor of Ely Mike Rouse’s civic party held at The Maltings in Ely. Picture: Supplied/Mike Rouse (Image: Supplied/Mike Rouse)

Ely Standard: Mayor of Ely Mike Rouse’s civic party held at The Maltings in Ely. Picture: Supplied/Mike RouseMayor of Ely Mike Rouse’s civic party held at The Maltings in Ely. Picture: Supplied/Mike Rouse (Image: Supplied/Mike Rouse)

Ely Standard: Mayor of Ely Mike Rouse’s civic party held at The Maltings in Ely. Picture: Supplied/Mike RouseMayor of Ely Mike Rouse’s civic party held at The Maltings in Ely. Picture: Supplied/Mike Rouse (Image: Supplied/Mike Rouse)

Ely Standard: Mayor of Ely Mike Rouse’s civic party held at The Maltings in Ely. Picture: Supplied/Mike RouseMayor of Ely Mike Rouse’s civic party held at The Maltings in Ely. Picture: Supplied/Mike Rouse (Image: Supplied/Mike Rouse)

Ely Standard: Mayor of Ely Mike Rouse’s civic party held at The Maltings in Ely. Picture: Supplied/Mike RouseMayor of Ely Mike Rouse’s civic party held at The Maltings in Ely. Picture: Supplied/Mike Rouse (Image: Supplied/Mike Rouse)

Ely Standard: Mayor of Ely Mike Rouse’s civic party held at The Maltings in Ely. Picture: Supplied/Mike RouseMayor of Ely Mike Rouse’s civic party held at The Maltings in Ely. Picture: Supplied/Mike Rouse (Image: Supplied/Mike Rouse)

Ely Standard: Mayor of Ely Mike Rouse’s civic party held at The Maltings in Ely. Picture: Supplied/Mike RouseMayor of Ely Mike Rouse’s civic party held at The Maltings in Ely. Picture: Supplied/Mike Rouse (Image: Supplied/Mike Rouse)

Ely Standard: Mayor of Ely Mike Rouse’s civic party held at The Maltings in Ely. Picture: Supplied/Mike RouseMayor of Ely Mike Rouse’s civic party held at The Maltings in Ely. Picture: Supplied/Mike Rouse (Image: Supplied/Mike Rouse)

Ely Standard: Mayor of Ely Mike Rouse’s civic party held at The Maltings in Ely. Picture: Supplied/Mike RouseMayor of Ely Mike Rouse’s civic party held at The Maltings in Ely. Picture: Supplied/Mike Rouse (Image: Supplied/Mike Rouse)