A BLACK-TIE dinner in aid of the British Virgin Islands regeneration fund is being held by Ryde School on Friday, April 27.

The fund will help the Islands following Hurricane Irma's mass destruction of houses, roads, cars and boats.

Isle of Wight Michelin starred chef, Robert Thompson, will be serving Caribbean inspired courses and the guest speaker for the evening will be record-breaking disabled yachtsman, Geoff Holt MBE.

Auction prizes include a yacht charter for four in the British Virgin Islands, a Chilgrove Gin Experience overnight stay, a Land Rover BAR tour, and tickets to the Goodwood Festival of Speed with Le Mans legend Derek Bell MBE, taking a passenger on a hill climb for the thrill of their life.

There will also be a raffle, dancing, music and entertainment from the Isle of Wight's Derek Sandy.

To book a ticket email cle@rydeschool.net or call 617946.

Tickets are £70, or a table of ten for £60 a head, and all profits go to the BVI regeneration fund.