YOUTH is being given a fighting chance by Astley Rotary Club.
On October 31 at Lowton Civic Hall the club's youth development committee present a boxing dinner show with a programme of amateur bouts organised in conjunction with Tyldesley Centurions ABC.
Rotarian Derek Ratcliffe, who helps run the boxing club, promises an all-action evening with top boxers from throughout the North-west.
Derek explained: "Part of our aim is to support the youth in our community and proceeds from the show will go to Tyldesley Centurions ABC who do a great job in giving youth a purpose and keeping them off the streets. The event is almost sold out." More details from Derek on 01942 892570 or 07719 954950.
Centurions train on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 5.30pm at their gym at 5 Shuttle Street, Tyldesley and cater for boxers aged seven upwards.
The Halloween night dinner compere is Trevor Barton with Gary Lucas boxing announcer.
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