TICKETS for the 'Post' Charity Gala at Penstowe, Kilkhampton on Friday, February 15, are selling like 'hot cakes', with the outlets reporting very few tickets left (about 80 in all).

Alongside the Fisherman's Friends from Port Isaac and the mystic magic from Mr Eerius, the hostess for the evening will be Tracy Wilson who is a lecturer and broadcaster and an independent garden adviser for Radio Cornwall.

Tracy has been connected with horticulture for over 30 years and for most of that time worked for the Duchy of Cornwall. She received the MBE in 2006 for services to horticulture and has exhibited at the Chelsea Flower Show and Hampton Court as well as at all the key local shows.

She also has a serious addiction for cats, currently having six, a passion for sci-fi novels from her father and loves baking.

During the evening there will be the usual mammoth raffle. Prizes for this will be gratefully received at the offices of The Cornish and Devon Post or at The Candy Shop in Bude. In addition to this, there will be a cheque presentation to a representative of the Children's Hospice South West from monies raised at last year's gala.

So, if you are thinking of going and have not got your tickets yet, they are still available at £7 each from:

The Candy Shop

Belle Vue, Bude — 01288 353820

Whitstone Stores

Whitstone — 01288 341444

Centrepiece

Market Place, Camelford — 01840 213372

Kilkhampton Post Offices

Kilkhampton — 01288 321210

Mrs Marion Prout, Ford's Confectionery

Victoria Square, Holsworthy — 01409 253642

The Cornish and Devon Post,

Tindle House, Westgate Street, Launceston — 01566 772424 or contact Bill Roberts — 01566 778215

For the full report, and a round up of the area news and sport, see this week's edition of the 'Post'.