Next weekend you can put a touch of festive warmth into your cold winterly hearts. Get your sparkliest glad rags on and come down to the Blind Institute on Mappin Street.

Once there you will be able to sample gastronomic delights galore in our sumptuous two course banquet and feast on a smorgasboard of visual and musical delights.

Acts for the night include a stunning jazz band with I am told one of the most amazing vocalists in town (sorry, no one has told me their name!), the down right dirty Mr. Chivrone Chicane and the finger licking good Mr. Dj Bollocks.

Oh yes my little ones, I know how to look after you!

This is a ticket only event, and all proceeds will go to ensuring i can happen in the summer.

Tickets cost £8 and are available from the lovely Airy Fairy on London Road and the tasty New Roots, Glossop Road or by calling the dashing JP on 07708 475981

Don't forget to dress up right nice.