A FUND-RAISING concert will take place at the Poplar Club, Wellington Street, Accrington next month.

Providing the music will be the Houghton Weavers and there will be an auction of footballing and entertainment memorabilia.

Lots include a signed photograph of Everton FC, a signed football and photo from Burnley FC, and free admission for four to Liverpool club and museum.

Bids will also be made for signed photos of Lily Savage, a photo of S Club 7 and photos signed by the cast of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

A raffle offering a computer as first prize will be drawn.

The evening starts at 8pm on Thursday, November 14, and tickets are £5 in advance or £6 at the door, available from the club or ring Lynne on 384265. Proceeds will go towards the cost of taking legal action against Lancashire County Council to prevent the closure of 32 council care homes in Lancashire.

Cheques for tickets should be made payable to the HAC, c/o 3 Whitaker Street, Accrington, BB5 5AJ.