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16 brilliant photos as stars and charity supporters enjoy The Beacon of Light Ball in Wolverhampton

The Beacon of Light Ball in Wolverhampton, organised by the Beacon Centre for the Blind, was a huge success.

By Adam Smith
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The  Beacon Centre for the Blind held its 150 Anniversary Ball at Park Hall Hotel and Spa last night.

Dignitaries, staff and supporters enjoyed a meal, entertainment and several speakers who lauded the important work the charity does.

Dicky Dodd jokes with guest speaker Darren Harris.
Dicky Dodd jokes with guest speaker Darren Harris.
Beacon Centre for the Blind Charity Ball, held at Park Hall Hotel, Wolverhampton.
Beacon Centre for the Blind Charity Ball, held at Park Hall Hotel, Wolverhampton.
Kathy Roper from the Beacon Centre.
Kathy Roper from the Beacon Centre.
Jane and Terry Tonks.
Jane and Terry Tonks.
Beacon Centre for the Blind Charity Ball, held at Park Hall Hotel, Wolverhampton.
Beacon Centre for the Blind Charity Ball, held at Park Hall Hotel, Wolverhampton.
Mark Andrews and Sonia Wilkins.
Mark Andrews and Sonia Wilkins.
Dee and Clare Roberts-Molloy.
Dee and Clare Roberts-Molloy.

Kathy Roper, Chair of Trustees for Beacon, introduced a special Beacon video and thanked all of the wonderful guests for their support.

Beacon Centre for the Blind Charity Ball, held at Park Hall Hotel, Wolverhampton.
Beacon Centre for the Blind Charity Ball, held at Park Hall Hotel, Wolverhampton.
Beacon Centre for the Blind Charity Ball, held at Park Hall Hotel, Wolverhampton.
Beacon Centre for the Blind Charity Ball, held at Park Hall Hotel, Wolverhampton.
.Dicky Dodd with special guest Darren Harris who is England's most capped blind footballer.
Dicky Dodd with special guest Darren Harris who is England's most capped blind footballer.

Darren Harris was keynote speaker on the night. He is England's most capped blind footballer and captivated the audience with his tales from the game.

Beacon Centre for the Blind Charity Ball
Beacon Centre for the Blind Charity Ball
Richard Hobbs and Lorna Taylor.
Richard Hobbs and Lorna Taylor.
Darren Harris
Darren Harris
Beacon Centre for the Blind Charity Ball, held at Park Hall Hotel, Wolverhampton.
Beacon Centre for the Blind Charity Ball, held at Park Hall Hotel, Wolverhampton.
Enjoying the event
Enjoying the event
The charity ball
The charity ball

Dicky Dodd was the compere for the night and helped ensure the evening went without a hitch.