SUPPORTERS of a women's health charity are preparing to go back in time to raise funds for new equipment and research.

The York branch of Wellbeing is holding an event called We'll Meet Again at the Yorkshire Air Museum, Elvington, near York, on October 2. Last year, a similar function raised £1,500.

The evening will include a three-course meal and dancing to the New York Dance Band.

All guests are being encouraged to go wearing 1940s clothing.

Yesterday, representatives of the charity gathered to don their period outfits, including a dress made from authentic silk escape maps, which has been donated to the air museum.

The maps were issued to Allied aircrew for use in evacuating crash sites over enemy territory. The dress is made from maps covering the Asian theatre of war, adding to their rarity.

A spokesman for the museum said: "The dress was recently donated by Kirsten Christensen, of Ryther, Leeds, and we understand it was given to her by a friend. Other than that, we have little information about the history of the dress.

"The 1940s style of the dress would suggest that it has been made in keeping with the 'make do and mend' ethos that prevailed both during and after the Second World War."

Tickets for the We'll Meet Again function cost £30 and are still available by calling either (01759) 371308 or (01904) 380256.