THE LORD Mayor of York, Sue Galloway, hosted a civic dinner to thank organisations that have helped during her year of office.

About 44 people were invited to the dinner in the Dining Room of the Mansion House on Friday evening from organisations which had hosted the Lord Mayor at their events.

Distinguished guests included the Rotary Clubs of York, as well as people who had helped her raise money for her chosen charities, The British Heart Foundation and Our Celebration.

Mrs Galloway said: “The Lord Mayor goes to a number of organisations throughout the year and is hosted by them and I think it’s nice for the Lord Mayor to reciprocate that hospitality.”