A YORK department store is backing the fight against dementia by hosting a fashion and beauty party in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society.

The idea for the event at Browns, in Davygate, came from Diane Coulton, who works in the cosmetics section and whose late mother, Marjorie Pyett, suffered from the disease.

Diane’s daughter, Natalie, 19, who works as a carer, wants to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Society.

The party, which takes place at 6.30pm on Wednesday, April 4, will include a beauty demonstration, a mini catwalk show and the opportunity to try on the latest fashions.

Tickets are £8 with wine and nibbles, wand £3 from tickets sold goes directly to the charity. There will also be a raffle on the night. Jo Swinhoe, of the Alzheimer’s Society, said she was delighted Browns was to host the event.

“As a charity, we rely on the generosity of organisations like Browns to help us care for people today and find a cure for tomorrow,” she said.

Tickets are available from Browns by phoning 01904 611166 or emailing info@browns-york.co.uk.