COUNTY residents are being invited to tuck in and help a good cause.

Worcestershire businesswoman of the year, Esther Ruggiero, is hosting a special charity lunch in aid of St Richard's Hospice as part of her fund-raising activities.

Esther was awarded the title in June last year and runs Droitwich company Train 4 Security.

Since being appointed she has worked hard to raise the profile of women in business and has organised the event at Rossini's restaurant in Droitwich, inviting special guest Helen Yarnold from county life coaching company Strawberry Sofa.

The two-course lunch will take place on Wednesday, March 8, at noon and is open to everyone. Places are limited and on a first-come first-served basis and cost £15 per head, including a glass of wine. The cost includes a £5 donation to the hospice, the organiser's of Esther's award.

Anybody interested in meeting Esther and attending the lunch can call her on 01905 797 988 or email her at suzi@train 4security.co.uk.