A CHRISTMAS ball is being held to help raise money for charity.

Meldon Charity Christmas Ball will be raising funds for the South West Children's Hospice at a black tie event.

The ball is being held on Saturday, December 5 from 8.30pm until 1am at Meldon Village Hall.

Tickets cost £10 to include a buffet.

For more information and to book tickets phone Mandy Heard on 07968 403686 or Sarah Littlejohns on 07887 887771.