FOR the first time the dinner for the retiring Mayor of Winchester will be held at The Holiday Inn rather than the Guildhall.

Cllr David McLean is standing down after his year in office.

As per tradition there is a public subscription dinner to pay tribute to his service.

The event is being held on Friday May 11 at the hotel on Morn Hill with its two AA star award-winning restaurant.

Tickets are priced at £32.50 and the dress code is dinner jackets.