A FUNDRAISING ball is being held to raise money for a national children’s cancer charity.

The event will take place at Hall Garth Hotel, in Coatham Mundeville, near Darlington, on Friday, December 12 to raise money for Children with Cancer UK.

It is the third event organised by Paul Cook, from Darlington, to raise money for the charity and will include a three-course meal, magician, auction, raffle and live music.

The ball starts at 7pm and tickets are £50.

To book call Mr Cook on 07967-262095 or email paul.cook@ee.co.uk

Mr Cook is also running the London Marathon in April next year for the charity alongside Peter Armstrong, the captain of Darlington Cricket Club.

To donate to their fundraising visit virginmoneygiving.com/brosfromdifferentmos