These photos turned back the clock to 2003 to when the Desperate and Dateless Ball, an annual event organised as a fundraiser by the British Red Cross, drew hundreds to the Blank Canvas at Granary Wharf in Leeds. And with everyone there a self-confessed desperate and dateless singleton, a fun night was on the cards from the start. Enjoy these photos - spotted anyone you know? READ MORE: 20 long-gone Leeds nightclubs we haven't forgotten | Go inside Oceana - the Leeds nightclub from the 2000s which boasted a boudoir and ski lodge | Go inside legendary Leeds nightclub The Warehouse in 1997
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The event was kicked off by comperes for the night, television personalities Josie D'Arby and Joe Mace. Photo: James Hardisty
2. Desperate and Dateless
The pair got three couples up on stage to see if love would be in the air. Photo: James Hardisty
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After the six people were matched up, they were given 45 minutes to find out all they could about their potential love matches. Photo: James Hardisty
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Paul Bradley and Helen McBirnie won the Mr and Mrs style competition. Photo: James Hardisty
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Lovetrain performed for the hundreds of singletons who turned out. Pictured is singer Alex Charles. Photo: James Hardisty
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Pictured, left to right, on the dancefloor is Angie Williams, Joanne Cottam and Amanda Morris. Photo: James Hardisty