TICKETS have gone on sale for a masquerade ball being held in aid of charity.

The event at Beamish Hall Hotel, Stanley, County Durham, on Saturday June 18th will be in aid of Macmillan Cancer Relief and Willowburn Hospice, in Lanchester. After a drinks reception at 7pm there will be a three-course meal, followed by dancing to band Jump the Q until last orders at 1am.

There will be the opportunity to buy commemorative photos and take part in the raffle or the best mask competition. Tickets are £40 each and are available from Michelle Atkinson, on michelle.atkinson@hotmail.co.uk by texting or calling 07743 642075.

Anyone who is able to help with donations for raffle prizes is asked to contact the same number.