TICKETS are selling fast for this year’s St Richard’s Hospice ladies Christmas lunch.

One of the original WI calendar girls, Tricia Stewart, will be the guest speaker and 180 places have already been snapped up.

The event, on Tuesday, December 9, is at Worcester Rugby Football Club at Sixways, where a three course meal will be followed by a talk from the calendar girl.

Alison Weston, St Richard’s community fundraiser said: “We are thrilled that Tricia has agreed to come along and talk.

"She was a fantastic speaker when she last came to one of our events two years ago and I am sure will keep all our guests glued to their seats.”

Tickets are £20 each. For more information call the fundraising dept on 01905 763963 or email CommunityFund@strichards.org.uk The hospice, in Wildwood Drive, Worcester, cares for patients with terminal illnesses.

This year it needs to raise £4.2 million to provide all the services.