THE Principal York Hotel will play host to this year’s Lord Mayor’s Charity Ball in York on February 17.

Guests will arrive for a reception at 6.45pm, followed by a three-course meal, an auction, casino, live band and disco until 1am. The auction will offer the chance to bid for a range of prizes.

The chosen charities of the Lord Mayor, Cllr Barbara Boyce, are Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, Keep Your Pet (KYP) and Refugee Action York.

Tickets are available at a special price of £60 and tables of eight or ten are encouraged as “a great way to have a wonderful night out with friends or colleagues”. To book email stuartjarman@hotmail.com