TICKETS are available for the ever-popular Sportsman's Dinner staged by Sunderland football fans from in and around Chester-le-Street.
The annual event, in the banqueting suite at Sunderland's Stadium of Light, is usually held on Maundy Thursday, but is this year taking place on Good Friday, March 25, at 7.30pm.
It will feature ex-Liverpool and Ireland midfield player Ronnie Whelan as guest speaker, comedian Mick Monroe and an array of ex-Sunderland players.
Tickets, costing £28 each, are available from the Chester-le-Street and District branch of Sunderland AFC Supporters' Association.
It will be holding its monthly meeting at Relton Terrace Workmen's Club, in Chester-le-Street next Tuesday at 7.45pm.
Information is also available via function organiser Eddie Lowerson, on the branch hotline, on 07887 921 726.
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