TICKETS are on sale for one of the charity social events of the year at Eastnor Castle.

The Noah's Ark Trust, assisted by Sotheby's, is holding a black-tie dinner and auction of promises on Friday, May 19.

Special guest is TV hypnotist Paul McKenna, who has just agreed to become the patron of the Worcester-based charity.

The auction includes some top lots, including a hot tub worth 10,000, supplied and fitted by county firm Arctic Spas.

Also up for grabs are a VIP day for two at the Antiques Roadshow, two tickets for this summer's Elton John concert in Worcester and a lunch for eight at Sotheby's.

Other prizes include a week in the Lot Valley, France, dinner, bed and breakfast plus a round of golf at Castle Combe in Wiltshire and four tickets for a recording of the Jonathan Ross TV show.

Tickets are £75 per head, or £700 for a table of ten, available on 01905 745735 or 07903 373144.

The Noah's Ark Trust offers support for bereaved children and young people.