A BESTSELLING novelist will be guest of honour at a charity’s anniversary celebrations.

EVA Women’s Aid is throwing a ball to mark its 30th year on Saturday, June 17.

Novelist, comedienne and Loose Women Star Kathy Lette will speak at the Birthday Ball, taking place at Gisborough Hall.

The team at the Redcar-based charity is inviting all guests to don purple for the event, which will feature a variety of entertainment, a four-course dinner, a £1,000 cash raffle and an auction in aid of the organisation.

Tickets are £55 each or £500 for a table of ten and can be booked by emailing paula@eva.org.uk.