A CHARITY gig to raise awareness of the search for Claudia Lawrence will be held at the missing York chef’s local pub tomorrow night.

The event at the Nag’s Head, in Heworth, will feature The Dunwells – a band that Claudia loves.

It has been organised by the 35-year-old’s best friend, Suzy Cooper, who has given the band a list of some of Claudia’s favourite songs, including Snow Patrol’s Run and U2’s With Or Without You.

Claudia, who works as a chef at the University of York’s Roger Kirk Centre, has not been seen for eight weeks.

Suzy, 44, an office administrator from Tang Hall, said: “I thought this would be a positive event to raise awareness of Claudia.

“It’s also something that Claudia would really enjoy if she could be there.

“I totally believe she is still alive and out there somewhere and we want to reach out to her.

“I’m hoping that by one media avenue, she will somehow be able to see, read or hear what we are doing to give her some hope.

“I have bad days and better days, but I just keep hoping and looking and trying to keep her profile out there, so people don’t forget she is still missing.

“As time goes on it doesn’t get any easier, I still desperately miss her, but it becomes more normal that she is not here.”

The gig will start at 8.30pm.

Entry is free, but a collection will be held in aid of the charity Missing People.

If you have information to help the police investigation, phone North Yorkshire Police on 0845 60 60 247 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.