THE new Lord Mayor of York, Coun David Horton, has announced the first fundraising event of his year in office.

A wine-tasting event is being held at the Mansion House next Thursday, led by expert Geoff Walker. He will guide guests through a series of nine wines from around the world.

Tickets are £20 and all proceeds will go to the Lord Mayor’s Charities – York Against Cancer and York & District Mind. An additional £1 will be donated for every bottle of wine purchased on the night.

For tickets, contact the Civic Office at Guildhall at civicenquiries@york.gov.uk or phone 01904 551010.