Health organisations in York are set to benefit from a summer

charity ball to be held in July.

money raised at a ball in the New Ebor Suite, York Racecourse, will be donated to Macmillan Cancer Relief and the Cardio-myopathy Association as part of a local appeal to keep funds in the area.

The money will help pay for two new Macmillan nurses and a Macmillan GP.

Tickets cost £30 and will include a sit down buffet and music from an Abba tribute band.

Pictured preparing for the ball are Macmillan staff, from left, Alex Emsley, Claire Woodcock and Katrina Ellis.

To purchase tickets phone Alex on 01904 756402, Claire on 01904 672095 or Katrina on 01904 611248.

Updated: 08:54 Tuesday, April 29, 2003