MITCHELL'S of Lancaster have raised more than £17,000 for charity at a Charity Ball.

The event, which was held in the Ashton Hall in Lancaster, was attended by More than 200 employees, suppliers and friends of the company attended the event in the Ashton Hall.

Guests were treated to a champagne reception, meal and entertainment, with all proceeds going to Macmillan Cancer Relief, the firm's charity of the year.

Extra cash was raised through a raffle, casino tables and an auction, with lots including a signed England football shirt.

Sales and marketing director And-rew Barker says: "We were thrilled with the ball and delighted to have raised £17,000 for Macmillan."