FUNDRAISERS have turned to Rat Pack-style entertainers to make this year's Rossendale Hospice dinner the most successful ever.

The glittering annual event is at Blackburn Rovers's Ewood Park ground on October 16, with the theme being the Rat Pack.

Tributes acts to Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr will perform on the night, which will be full of the glamour of New York, Las Vegas and Hollywood.

There will also be a DJ, as well as an auction, raffle and stand-up bingo.

And there will be some amazing prizes to be won, including a diamond, a signed England football shirt, tickets to see Manchester United at Old Trafford, a VIP night out for 16 people to see Ronan Keating live in concert at the MEN Arena, signed Coronation Street goodies, a sports car for the weekend and a tour of the House of Commons.

Supporters of the ball who have donated some of the fantastic prizes include Manchester United and England brothers Phil and Gary Neville, the cast of Coronation Street and Rossendale MP Janet Anderson.

Tickets, which have been selling fast, and are available from Sharon Lees at Rossendale Hospice, priced £50 per person, with tables of 10 available.

For tickets and more information, contact Sharon on 01706 240081 or e-mail sharon.lees@rossendalehopsice.org