A DENTAL practice is inviting patients to a champagne celebration of its 20th birthday.

Dentist Catherine Dowding opened Cumberland House Dental Practice, in Coxhoe, in 1985, after converting an existing building.

On Friday, March 18, she is inviting all 1,500 patients to join her for champagne at the practice. Three patients whose names are selected in a free prize draw will win a bottle of champagne.

Ms Dowding said: "We pride ourselves on being a family- orientated practice and treat a number of generations of the same family, from grandparents to children."