On Thursday, April 16, Beccles mayor Barry Darch will take to the catwalk at Blyburgate Hall at 7pm, with the help of local independent businesses Get Sassy and Just Jumpers, to raise money for charity.

Proceeds will go to the Big C cancer charity as well as the mayor's appeal for Beccles District Museum and Thirst Youth.

Mr Darch said: "As a cancer survivor myself, I am very pleased to be working with the Big C Charity.

"The event will showcase items from the popular Big C shop and also from two of our fine independent businesses.

Tickets are available from the Beccles Big C Charity Shop on New Market (Image: Google Maps)

"Apart from being the home of a huge range of artefacts connected with our historic town and an extensive archive of information about building and past residents, the museum supports businesses by bringing visitors to Beccles.

"Thirst Youth is let by a wonderful team of volunteers who give up huge amounts of their time to support our young people.

"The museum is also entirely run by a great team of volunteers. I am sure that these are seen as worthy causes, and which family has not been touched by cancer?"

Miss Beccles, Miranda Hyde, and the mayor will be among the models showing off men's and women's clothing and accessories.

Miss Beccles 2025, Miranda Hyde, will also be taking part in the charity fashion show (Image: Supplied)

Tickets priced at £15, which includes a glass of fizz, are available from the Big C shop in New Market, as well as Get Sassy and Just Jumpers in Blyburgate.

Numbers are limited, so locals are encouraged to purchase early to avoid disappointment.

Supporters who cannot attend can still support the cause by buying a raffle ticket from the Big C Charity Shop, with the draw taking place on the night.

The Big C Charity started in Norfolk in the 1970s and has raised over £40 million to support people affected by cancer.

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