Black tie ball in memory of York mother-of-two

Tan's Party, at York Racecourse, has been organised by the family of Tanith Butters, from Bilbrough, near York, who died in 2009 after a seven year battle with breast cancer.

Mrs Butters' mother, Glynis Ashford, said: "Tan lost her fight on a family ski trip in France. She had so much love to share and was always the one who would find time to help others.

“Tanith began dancing at the age of three and proceeded to dance her way through life, so we feel it a fitting tribute to organise a party in her name to raise money for such an important cause.

"This terrible disease did not prevent Tan from doing the things she loved, and she would often leave a trail of family and friends in her wake, struggling to keep up, whether it was skiing, riding, racing, partying, shopping or holidaying. Her interests are reflected in the many prizes on offer in the auctions and the raffle at the ball."

Family and friends set up a fund in memory of the mother-of-two, and have so far raised around £100,000.

Guests at the ball will enjoy a drinks reception, three course meal and wine, raffles and auctions, a chance to try their hand at roulette, take home souvenir photos from the photo booth followed by dancing to Pure Silk

“We have been overwhelmed already by people’s generosity in sponsorship, advertising and donation of prizes," said Nicola Styler from Tan’s Party committee.

For booking details and more information on Tan’s Party 2016 go to www.tansparty.co.uk, call 07989-828113 and visit Twitter and Facebook pages.