A CHRISTMAS bingo event is being held to raise money for Breast Cancer Research UK.

Hays Travel Dorchester is hosting the bingo session at the Corn Exchange in Dorchester on Thursday, December 7.

The 'Crimbo Bingo', from 7pm to 10pm, is being held to raise money and awareness for the 'amazing' cause.

There will be a raffle on the evening with prizes to be won such as days out, hampers and vouchers.

There will also be a live singer to get people in the festive spirit.

Bingo tickets can be bought from the Hays Travel Dorchester store. Tickets are £5 per person - they include one entry into the raffle. Raffle tickets are £1 each or £5 a strip.