MORE than 170 guests attended the annual Blackburn with Darwen Mayor’s Charity Ball last weekend.

Borough ‘First Citizen’ for 2017/18 Cllr Colin Rigby hosted the event along with his wife Jean to celebrate his year in office.

The event was also to raise money for his chosen charities: The East Lancashire Hospice, Bolton Hospice, The Eve Appeal and the Royal Navy and Royal Marine’s Children fund.

Guests at the black tie event at Blackburn Rovers Football Club Premier Suite at Ewood Park included Mayors and Mayoresses from across Lancashire.

Cllr Rigby said: “It was an excellent evening with over 170 people attending. The food was great. I’d like to thank everyone for supporting the event.”