As the end of her year in office draws to a close Her Worship the Mayor Councillor Debbie Pitts JP hosted a gala ball at the Claremont Hotel that brought Council members, local businesses, supporters and volunteers together and helped to raise funds for the mayoral charity appeal.

With special thanks to Ricardo Campos and his team at the Claremont Hotel; also to Jen Cowin, Carol Galloway,Heron and Brearley, London Spa, Currys, Sure, and entertainers Jack Divers, Colette Wylde, Lindsay Smart and Alexandra Slater.

Top table guests

Stephen Pitts Jnr, Mr and Mrs Andy Hardy and Health Minister the Hon David Ashworth MHK

 Guests from Ballymoney, Co.Antrim, with which Douglas enjoys a twinning affiliation

Rob Callister MHK and his wife, Ellen

The Mayor with Mr and Mrs Birtles and Mrs Julie McNicholl and Councillor Ritchie McNicholl

Mrs Angela Joughin, Home Affairs Minister the Hon Bill Malarkey MHK, Ms Pam Birnie and Councillor Jon Joughin

The Mayor and her father, Deputy Mayor Councillor Stephen Pitts

The Mayor and her sister and organiser of the ball Mrs Nicola Walkingshaw

Staff from Rebecca House children's hospice

 The Mayor with guests from Ballymoney and Mrs Ana Rodan and, centre, the President of Tynwald, the Hon Steve Rodan MLC