Supporters and friends of THOMAS, a Blackburn-based charity which offers facilities to people struggling with addiction, staged a fundraising ball at the Dunkenhalgh Hotel.

The charity was founded in 1994 by Father James McCartney, who wanted to provide long-term help for people trying to overcome addiction. It now provides drop-in services, outreach and recovery programmes in Darwen, Salford, East Lancashire, Wigan and Preston.

To find out more go to www.thomasonline.org.uk.