A pub in Stourport has raised thousands of pounds in memory of a "dearly missed" former staff member who tragically died last month. 

The Port House on Bridge Street hosted a special event over the bank holiday weekend to raise funds for the devastated family of Grace Gardner. 

The 21-year-old was found dead at a home on Wassell Drive in Bewdley on April 23 with West Mercia Police launching a murder investigation. 

Staff at The Port House rallied around to host "Grace's Night" on Saturday (May 25) and managed to raise an incredible £3,100 which Davenports has rounded up to £3,500. 

Katie McPhilimey, marketing director of Davenports, said: "Chris and his team at The Port House put on what was a very special event in memory of Grace and thanks to the generosity of guests attending, they raised over £3,000 which has been added to by the board of Davenports Brewery to round the figure up to £3,500. 

"In addition to the raffle, guests bid generously on Peter Kay tickets and a bumper drinks hamper. More importantly, people enjoyed the music and wonderful atmosphere which was very fitting for such a dearly missed young lady." 

Kidderminster Shuttle: The Port House has raised £3,500 in memory of Grace Gardner The Port House has raised £3,500 in memory of Grace Gardner (Image: Google)

The event was organised by Chris Neale, Amiee James and the rest of the team.

There was live music, a disco, face painting and a raffle with two tickets to see Peter Kay on October 7 being auctioned off. 

The money raised will be paid directly into the GoFundMe page that has been set up by Grace's great aunt Dee Ambler and her daughter Carla Sendell. 

The fundraiser has now smashed the £1,500 and currently stands at £3,708. 

Ms Sendell said: "As a family, we are all distraught by the passing of Grace. Grace was such a bubbly, loving and caring young woman who absolutely adored children and she had a heart of gold.

"Grace had her whole life ahead of her and will truly be missed by so many people. Sleep tight Grace we all love and miss you."