A TEAM of volunteers have organised a fund raising double to help improve a recreational gym for the disabled.

The Friends of Fourways, the Tyldesley assessment unit for people with physical problems, are to host an Irish Night and a charity ball.

The first at Hogan's Bar, Railway Road, Leigh, on April 16, features the band Whisky in the Jar with tickets at £5, the second is a Grand Charity Ball at Le Rendezvous, Astley, on Saturday, October 15.

This has a strict black tie dress code. features Dexter and The Revelations and tickets are £35.

Ring 01942 870841 for ticket details.