Celebrate Melbourne Cup by frocking up for worthy cause

GATHER the girls and your best fascinator - the first-ever Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre (GECC) Melbourne Cup luncheon is set for November 5, from 11am to 4pm.

Enjoy a few laughs and a marvellous day of fun and fabulous food while raising funds for Parkinson's Australia and Breast research.

All tickets include a two-course meal, a glass of champagne on arrival, a gift bag, entertainment, fashion parades and more.

All proceeds raised will be donated to Parkinson's Australia and the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

For details, call GEC on 4972 2822.