GREASE superfans donned their T-bird and Pink Ladies jackets as they turned up in force for an outdoor cinema.

Hundreds of people enjoyed the John Travolta movie in the picturesque Spetchley Gardens near Worcester which raised funds for St Richard's Hospice.

Superfan Justine South said: "I remember trying to get into Malvern Winter Gardens to see the film in 1978 when I was 10 years old.

"It took me three attempts.

"The fact it helps raise funds for St Richard's is very special too - I've had a couple of friends who have been cared for by the hospice."

Attending with family, Leanda Brotheridge said: "It's a night out - why not? It brings back memories for us."

Her friend Gemma Bromwich added: "We have brought our younger ones along too, it's a lovely idea - something different."

Liz Price came with a group of co-workers from the Pauline Whittaker Dog Training School in Worcester.

Mrs Price said: "We don't see each other all the time, so this is our work's summer outing.

"We thought 'Well, there will be plenty of songs we know so why not come along?'.

"We will be singing along throughout no doubt."

St Richard's Hospice organised the outdoor cinema event and raised funds over £4,000 on Saturday night (August 31).

Kelly Johns, the charity's community and events fundraising manager, said: "Fundraising is always a challenge at the moment, so we thought why not jump on current trends - and outdoor cinema is one of those.

"Two hundred and eighty people have bought tickets for tonight which is more than we had hoped.

"It has been popular for families because it's an affordable night out and something a bit different."

Organisers opted to show Grease, which has achieved legendary status since it was first released in 1978, though there were other options.

Ms Johns said: "We did a vote amongst our team for what film we should choose.

"It was between Grease, Dirty Dancing, and Mamma Mia.

"But we felt that Grease was more family-friendly and would get people involved more - it's a classic after all."