A masquerade ball is to take place in Cardiff later this year to raise money for a charity with a hospice in Penarth.

The glitzy event, organised by Marie Curie, the UK's leading end-of-life charity, will be held at the Cardiff City Stadium in Cardiff on October 26.

It promises 'decadent delights and dancing,' with entertainment, a raffle, and a silent auction.

The ball will run from 7.30pm to 11.30pm, with tickets priced at £65 per person. The ticket price includes a three-course meal and a glass of bubbly on entry.

There is also a £50 saving for those booking a table for 10 people. This costs £600.

Dawn Parsons, retail manager of the Marie Curie shop in Windsor Road, Penarth, is organising the event.

She said: "I have wanted to put together a masquerade ball for quite a few years now.

"With the passing of my mum Eirlys earlier this year, it made it even more important to me to make those special memories and cherish those moments with your loved ones.

"The aim for the evening is for people to come and enjoy themselves, letting their hair down and having fun raising money to support Marie Curie in providing expert care for anyone with an illness they’re likely to die from and providing support for their family and friends."

Marie Curie nurses and healthcare professionals provide expert support and care either in the comfort of a patient’s own home or at one of the charity’s hospices, including the Marie Curie Cardiff and Vale Hospice in Penarth.

The charity has a free support line and webchat, offering practical and emotional support on everything from symptom management and day-to-day care to financial information and bereavement support for families.

Marie Curie is dependent on public donations. Last year supporters helped the charity provide direct care to more than 44,000 people across the UK.

For more information or to book tickets for the masquerade ball, please contact dawn.parsons@mariecurieshops.org.uk.