TV PRESENTER and journalist Michelle Ackerley is to talk about her career at a charity evening at her former school, Alderley Edge School for Girls.

Michelle is best known for her work on BBC programmes such as Watchdog and The One Show.

She was educated at Alderley Edge School for Girls, where she was deputy head girl during her final year.

She will be talking about her career on April 16 from 7pm to 9pm at the school.

Michelle said: “I’m really looking forward to going back to where it all started.

“I think it’s very important to inspire others to reach their potential and I’m looking forward to sharing my story.”

Helen Jeys, headmistress at Alderley Edge School for Girls said: “Michelle is one of many success stories that form our alumnae network, and we are really pleased to welcome her back

again this year.”

Michelle is presenting the event to help support John Offord, a former colleague at the BBC who is running the London Marathon next month in memory of his late father.

John asked if Michelle would help him run a fundraising event, and Michelle jumped at the chance.

Anyone wanting to book tickets can do so at eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-evening-with-tv-presenter-michelle-ackerley-tickets-58490896847

Tickets cost £6, and all profits raised from the talk will help the charity Livability tackle social isolation and the barriers that can cause this in the lives of disabled and vulnerable people.

Spaces are limited, and will be available on a first come first served basis.

John has raised £672 towards his target of £1,750, and if you would like to support his marathon entry visit his fundraising page at virginmoneygiving.com/johnofford

John said on his justgiving page: “I ran my first ever half marathon in memory of my brother last year, but now it’s time to run my first ever marathon in memory of my father too and to raise awareness of mental health issues.”