BOROUGH folk have been invited to get on their gladrags and raise funds at this years Dudley Mayor's Ball.

The civic event will take place at the Copthorne Hotel in Brierley Hill on Friday April 11 from 7.15pm. Music will be provided by the Pheonix Band.

Proceeds from the bash will go towards the Mayor's charities, the RNLI and Dudley Alzheimer's Society.

For tickets, priced £30, call 01384 815211 or email Christine.skelding@dudley.gov.uk. The deadline for tickets for tickets is Wednesday March 26.