A Malmesbury beauty clinic held an open evening as part of their 10-year anniversary celebrations.

Michelle Stead and her team at the Perfection Skin and Beauty Clinic in Malmesbury welcomed a large number of new and existing clients through their door for the Christmas opening evening.

It was the first event they'd been able to hold since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic so they were extremely happy to be able to go ahead this year.

Safety was a top of priority, with checks made on arrival and guests provided a sticker on entry too - green meaning, 'I'm happy to get close', or red, 'please respect my space'.

Complimentary mulled wine nibbles were served at the event, held on November 25.

As has been the case for many small businesses, the last two years have been incredibly difficult for Perfection Skin & Beauty.

Owner Michelle Stead said: “I felt it was time to open the doors again and have a fun filled night.

"It was really important for me to support other local businesses too by inviting them along to help support the event and give them an opportunity to show off their fabulous wares.”

Special guests included Zoe, from Flamingo Paperie, Victoria, from The Cake Tin (Malmesbury), and Neil and Jo from the Priory Inn (Tetbury) who wowed everyone with their delicious woodfire Pizza's and Lydia from Alice Studios.

Michelle's close friend, Lars Pluto, added the final touches by providing the musical entertainment, which everyone thoroughly enjoyed.

There was also a charity raffle and this year the proceeds will be donated to Help For Heroes. It is a charity close to Michelle's heart as her husband Simon served in the military. A total of £270 was raised on the night.

Michelle wanted to thank everyone who purchased a ticket and especially the local businesses that donated prizes : Overider, Sassy & Boo, The Somerford Arms, PD Fitness, Emily's Candles, Tracklements, Capelli Hair Design, Sherston Doggy Day Care and French Grey.