Fashionable fundraising is the focus of a special anniversary event at Warwick Castle later this month.

It's a real chance to dress to impress when businesswoman Sharon Steadman hosts A Knight With NV in aid of local children's charity Molly Ollys.

The event, on February 28, also marks the 18th anniversary of Sharon's NV Her independent clothing boutique in Warwick's Market Place.

Sharon said: "We are delighted to be celebrating 18 years of business in fabulous Warwick and have been fortunate that some of her customers have been with us since the start. We would like to thank all of our customers for making the shop what it is and for their continued support.

"We are all looking forward to celebrating and raising funds for Molly Ollys. We wanted to partner with a local charity - supporting local builds stronger, more resilient communities. Local charities often step in where larger organisations can't reach or respond fast enough."

Guests will be able to enjoy to a four-course dinner in the Castle's medieval Great Hall as well as entertainment from live musicians and singers Spa'kulele, Tom Corsi and Callum Bailey and DY Jos Harrison.

Molly Ollys was established in 2011 by Rachel and Tim Ollerenshaw, from Warwick, following the death of their eight-year-old daughter Molly from a rare kidney cancer.

The charity works to support children with terminal or life-limiting illnesses and their families and help with their emotional wellbeing. As well as providing wishes, they donate therapeutic toys and books to both children directly and to hospitals throughout the UK.

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The therapeutic toy lion called Olly The Brave has his own Hickman line and a detachable mane which helps to explain and normalise the effects of chemotherapy. These form part of an Olly The Brave pack that has now been handed out to more than 70 hospitals or health centres, along with a set of books from the charity's exclusive Olly The Brave series.

Rachel Ollerenshaw said: "Whilst we may have grown over the years, Molly Ollys is always grateful for local support. Working with Sharon at NV Her to help her celebrate 18 years in the heart of Warwick has been a great way to cement those all-important links with the local community. We wish Sharon all the very best for a successful grand ball and can't wait to see a number of familiar and new faces on the night."

A host of raffle prizes on the night include: an Aubrey Allen voucher; four tickets to Warwick Racecourse; a £50 Boden voucher; rugby match tickets (donated by Warwick Sports); a Giggling Squid voucher, a pair of tickets to see Ed Byrne at Bridge House Theatre; three yoga classes at Heist House Studios and hair products from Nash White. Tickets cost £98 and are available from NV Her or via: [email protected] or by calling 01926 930773.

For more information about Molly Ollys or to donate here.