TICKETS are now on sale for a charity summer ball organised by the Royal College of Midwives.

The event on June 18 at the De Tabley, Blackburn Road, Ribchester, will raise funds for the Royal College of Midwives and also for Muscular Dystrophy charities.

Tickets are £27.50 which includes a champagne reception and three course meal.

Organisers are also appealing for businesses and individuals to donate gifts for either an auction or raffle. Contributions so far include a manicure and facial along with other beauty goodies which will be put together as a beauty hamper.

Golfing gifts will also be put together as a combined prize.

For more information on donating or to purchase tickets call Jayne on 01254 293939 or Mary on 01254 293943.