Chas Hodges and his band took centre stage at Oakley House in Bromley on Saturday (April 26) to raise funds to help a charity that aims to get scores of disabled young children walking for the first time.

The evening’s show at the Bromley Common venue was a Cockney Night fundraiser for the Freddie Farmer Foundation. As half of rockney duo Chas ‘n’ Dave, Chas has enjoyed UK hits with singles such as Gertcha, Ain’t No Pleasing You and Rabbit.

Also appearing at the special fundraiser evening was charity stalwart Andy Robinson, who played a selection of music to get guests in the mood.

250 people attended the sold-out event to enjoy a silent auction, pie ‘n’ mash supper, after dinner bingo, seafood, and dancing.

“We had the most fantastic night with some very special people,” said charity officer Anita Catchesides. “It was different and people loved it. We raised £9,000, which is a fantastic amount. We’re delighted.”

The next big fundraising event for the Freddie Farmer Foundation will be a 300-mile German cycle challenge starting May 23 from the Hook of Holland.

The Freddie Farmer Foundation is named after nine-year-old Freddie Farmer, from Hayes, who has cerebral palsy.

At present, Freddie goes to a centre near Oxford three times a year for three weeks of intensive physiotherapy involving a unique piece of equipment called the Spider - elasticated ropes that allow children to get vital support as they do their exercises.

The Foundation launched a fundraising campaign in 2011 to set up a centre closer to home and thanks to the amazing support of family and friends, have already purchased a property in Bromley Common which is now undergoing renovation to create a specialist gym therapy room, a floor-based exercise room and associated reception, waiting rooms, kitchen and toilets.

To find out more about the Freddie Farmer Foundation and its campaign to bring a specialised physiotherapy centre for disabled kids to London please visit www.freddiefarmerfoundation.org.uk.