Between them they have raised more than £2,000 from a spectacular event – 'East meets West' – in aid of the Dewsbury and District Hospital Diabetes Appeal.

The event, in Dewsbury Town Hall, which attracted more than 100 guests, included dinner and a concert with English and Indian dance and music.

In addition to being consultant physician (diabetes and endocrinology) at Dewsbury Hospital, Dr Rajeswaran has a special interest in obesity and runs the specialist obesity service for Mid Yorkshire NHS Trust.

Kala, who also entertained with a number of Bollywood songs along with Dr Kumud Sharma, is a teacher by profession and has performed on stage on various occasions.

Dr Rajeswaran told guests the new diabetes centre was very much needed in Dewsbury and would benefit many local people, and educate them on causes and treatment.

He thanked many people who had helped make the evening a success, not least the many guests who had supported the event.

Chief guest was Julia Squire, chief executive of the Mid Yorkshire Trust, which oversees the running of Dewsbury Hospital.

Dr Arif Sheikh, a GP from Savile Town, and Dr Ashish Thakur, consultant cardiologist, also spoke about the need for a Diabetes Centre.

Chairman of the appeal Dr Tom Kemp was compere, and a rock band, made up of a group of consultant psychiatrists, gave a stunning performance.

Also present was chief nurse Tracy McErlain-Burns, and various consultants, GPs, junior doctors, nurses and members of the diabetes specialist team.

Others taking part were: Emma Coombs Dance Academy; Bollywood dance by Sonali Jain; Sitar by Surmeet Singh; Tabla by Upneet Singh; Harmonica by Dr Bipin Upadhyay; Rock Band by Dr Kent, Dr Lovell, Dr Richard and Dr Nair and Bollywood songs by Dr Kumud Sharma and Mrs Kala Rajeswaran.

Aakash restaurant provided an excellent meal and special thanks were extended to the town hall staff, particularly Paddy and Mark, caretakers, and technician Eddy. It was supported by Mirfield Rotary.