A glittering array of guests were transported back to the jazz age for a glamorous evening of food, music and fun in aid of Norfolk cancer charity Big C.

Eastern Daily Press: The 2018 Royal Norfolk Show Ball. Picture: BOB HOBBSThe 2018 Royal Norfolk Show Ball. Picture: BOB HOBBS (Image: Archant)

This year's Norfolk Show Ball, at Norfolk Showground, is hoped to have raised tens of thousands of pounds for vital funds towards a new Big C Support and Information centre which will be located in central Norwich.

Eastern Daily Press: The 2018 Royal Norfolk Show Ball. Picture: BOB HOBBSThe 2018 Royal Norfolk Show Ball. Picture: BOB HOBBS (Image: Archant)

Dr Chris Bushby, chief executive at Big C, said: 'We never cease to be amazed by the generosity of our local corporate supporters.'

Eastern Daily Press: The 2018 Royal Norfolk Show Ball. Picture: BOB HOBBSThe 2018 Royal Norfolk Show Ball. Picture: BOB HOBBS (Image: Archant)

Norfolk businesses and individuals have donated prizes and items to support the evening, which includes an auction and a 'heads and tails' competition, with a Sonkai pearl earring worth £1,500 as the grand prize.

Eastern Daily Press: The 2018 Royal Norfolk Show Ball. Picture: BOB HOBBSThe 2018 Royal Norfolk Show Ball. Picture: BOB HOBBS (Image: Archant)

The event is a precursor to the Royal Norfolk Show, which will be held next week at the Showground.

Eastern Daily Press: The 2018 Royal Norfolk Show Ball. Picture: BOB HOBBSThe 2018 Royal Norfolk Show Ball. Picture: BOB HOBBS (Image: Archant)

To learn more about the work Big C does, visit www.big-c.co.uk