A much-loved charity ladies' lunch has returned to Glasgow after three years.

Fizz and Fabulous Lunch is back for a fifth time with the aim of selling 400 tickets and raising £40,000 for children's charity NSPCC Scotland, helping to protect children from abuse and neglect. 

It will be held at the Radisson BLU hotel on Saturday, November 19 at 11.30am. 

Janette McAllister, chair of the committee, said: “After attending the Ladies Lunch five years ago, I knew I wanted to get involved and have been on the committee ever since.

"It’s always a great day and has grown over the years, so much so that we had to get a bigger venue!

“We’ve really missed it and we’re thrilled to be back with what promises to be our biggest and best event yet!

“Our special Christmas market, where you can treat yourself to some luxurious goodies or maybe get some lovely gifts for your friends and family, will be open right through the event.

"We’ll also have a tombola and a posh bottle tombola for you to try your luck too."

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Guests will enjoy a glass of fizz on arrival, followed by entertainment from the Rock Choir and a three-course lunch, coffee and tablet.

The afternoon will bring fun and games, a live auction and a silent auction offering prizes, before Radio Clyde's Ali Wright gets the crowd dancing with tunes from across the decades.

During the event, NSPCC Scotland speakers will share stories of the vital work they do to both prevent abuse and support neglected children. 

Ms McAllister added: “Everyone should want to make sure that children are kept safe from abuse and neglect, that’s why we raise the funds each year for NSPCC Scotland – to give children a better future.”

The NSPCC works in schools and communities across the country, and last year Childline held over 200,000 counselling sessions with children and young people.

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Caroline Renton, supporter fundraising manager for NSPCC Scotland, said: “It’s wonderful to see the return of the Ladies Lunch event as it’s been a firm fixture in people’s calendars each year and we’ve all missed it.

“We’d like to thank the wonderful Ladies Lunch Committee members who generously give up their time to organise this event each year and everyone who attends and donates so generously on the day.

"Their support means we can be there to help and support many more children who need us.”

To buy tickets for the Fizz and Fabulous Ladies Lunch, email contactus@fizzandfab.co.uk. 

Any adult concerned about the welfare of a child or young person can call the NSPCC helpline for free on 0808 800 5000.

Children can call Childline at any time on 0800 1111.