A SPECTACULAR gala ball is to be held in aid of Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance.

“Mission Possible”, as it’s being billed, is being organised by Jo Sams and her husband Nigel Diment who own Ilsington House in Puddletown.

The Grade II* listed building will host the glamorous gala on Saturday, October 8 with a sparkling reception from 6.30pm.

The evening will include dinner courtesy of Molecular Magic, the fantastic Brighton-based ‘Brass Monkeys’ providing live DJ sets, floor fillers and dance anthems late into the night, along with a few surprises along the way.

There will also be auctions offering “incredible prizes” with guests encouraged to support the air ambulance by bidding on the lots.

Emma Jones, Fundraising Manager at Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance, said: “DSAA operates 19 hours per day providing a critical care service using our AW169 helicopter and critical care car. We also provide an enhanced care service for 12 hours per day using our outreach cars.

“Each life-saving mission that our critical care team are tasked to costs approximately £3,000, so we are incredibly grateful for Jo and Nigel’s support in their mission to raise as much as possible.”

Jo Sams, organiser of the event, said: “The DSAA are such a vital service for us all, yet they do not receive any direct funding from the Government or the National Lottery, relying solely upon the generosity of people like you and I.

"They help to save lives and improve outcomes when we need them the most and it is this that drives our passion to contribute to their fundraising challenge, through hosting the exciting Gala Ball at our home, Ilsington House, Puddletown.

“Please help us to raise as much as possible. No matter how large or small your donation, every penny counts in helping to make as many ‘Missions Possible’.”

Tickets cost £90 per person and can be purchased individually or there are tables of 10 available for reservation. For all enquiries and to purchase tickets, contact Jo Sams by emailing: events@ilsington.house or by calling: 07919 488057.