FIREFIGHTERS will ditch their uniform for a more sophisticated look to raise funds for charity.

There will be a three-course feast and live music at the Green Watch, Worcester Fire Station Winter Ball.

Members of the public are invited to put their best frocks on and join the team to help raise money for the Fire Service National Benevolent Fund, supporting retired and serving personnel and their families.

St Richard's Hospice, for adults living with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses, will also benefit from the proceeds of the event, at the Bank House Hotel, Bransford, near Worcester on Saturday, November 12.

Leading fire fighter Shaun D'Oliveira said: "The FSNBF provides sheltered accommodation, recuperative facilities, rehabilitation and therapy, in addition to financial support for those who need it.

"The charity now assists approximately 10,000 beneficiaries every single year and the services cost more than £7m per annum to maintain, financed almost exclusively by the fund-raising efforts of the charity."

Tickets for the black tie event, to include food, live music and a disco cost £30 and must be ordered by Monday October 31 by calling 01905 725030.

Doors will open at 6.30pm.