Nearly 500 guests gathered at the venue for a 007 ball organised by The Rainbow Appeal Fund Committee in aid of The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust IVF Unit.

Guests were greeted with sparkling champagne and a performance by singer songwriter Ruby Paul, a former patient of the unit who wrote a song Miracle Baby inspired by her personal experience.

“I was delighted to be given the opportunity to perform at the ball,” said Ruby.

“It’s fantastic that so much money was raised for the unit, I hope that they can continue to help people as they helped me.”

The evening’s entertainment featured a Shirley Bassey tribute act, young performers from The Red Shoes Dance Studio, York, who danced to a selection of legendary Bond ballads, authentic belly dancers from Greece, live music and a 7ft look-alike of infamous Bond villain Jaws.

All money raised on the night will help fund the refurbishment of the patient waiting area of the I.V.F Unit, which is based at the Clarendon Wing of Leeds General Infirmary.