MORE than £1,000 has been raised to help support people with end of life care in Dorset.

Weymouth's EBIKE Café raised £1,010 after hosting a special quiz night in support of Weldmar Hospicecare.

A total of 80 people turned out for the event as 18 teams battled it out to become quiz champions.

The night was especially important to Josephine Parker, co-owner of the harbourside café, who's mother was in the care of the hospice following a short illness.

Josephine said: “What a night. We anticipated a good turnout, but the enthusiasm and energy surpassed all expectations.

"It was heart warming to see our customers come together for such a fun-filled evening in support of Weldmar Hospicecare.”

Dorset Echo: Over £1,000 was raised for Weldmar Hospice care at the quiz night Over £1,000 was raised for Weldmar Hospice care at the quiz night (Image: EBIKE Café)

Josephine added: “Weldmar holds a special place in my heart. They looked after my Mum during her short illness at their hospice and at home with their at home nursing team. I will never forget the kindness, compassion and care they gave and showed her.”

The evening's festivities were led by the charismatic quiz host, James O'Neill, also the marketing and communications lead at Weldmar.

James said: "Well done to Josephine and the team at EBIKE Café for putting on such a great evening to support Weldmar.

"There was a really fun atmosphere all evening, and I really enjoyed returning to the role of quizmaster - there was plenty of audience participation along the way. 

"Thanks to all those who came along, because every person contributed towards a wonderful total to donate to Weldmar, which will help provide specialist end of life care for both those with a life limiting illness and their loved ones."

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Weldmar Hospicecare is EBIKE Cafe’s charitable partner and it has raised thousands of pounds for the charity in the last couple of years.

Customers donate daily through the cafe’s popular Weldmarccino, where 10p from every cup of the cafe's rebranded cappuccino goes to the charity.

Fiona Hansford, fundraising lead at the hospice added: "We are delighted to have been supported by the EBIKE Cafes quiz - what a brilliant turnout for a fantastic cause. 

"A huge thank you to Josephine and the team for all their hard work on this event and to the winning team, ‘The A-Team’, who very kindly donated their cash prize.

"We are thrilled to continue the partnership with EBIKE Café into the rest of the year, with lots more exciting events and activities planned together.”

The café is open from 9am daily and has parking for those arriving by bike and customers can recharge their ebike at charging points.