THE Mayor's Charity Ball is to take place at King George's Hall next month.

All monies raised will go towards the Mayor's charity for this year, Volunteer Appreciation, an organisation which highlights essential work carried out by volunteers and aims to encourage more people to volunteer.

Coun John Williams said that with the funds raised during his Mayoral year, local branches of the Samaritans, Victim Support, Churches Together Furniture Store and THOMAS, Those on the Margins of Society, would benefit.

The ball will be an evening of music, dance and song with a buffet supper. Tickets at £20 from the Mayor's Office at Blackburn Town Hall from February 18.