An all-expenses-paid trip to London is one of the lots on offer in an auction of promises next month.

The trip, which includes first-class travel and a tour of the Houses of Parliament, has been donated by Prime Minister Tony Blair.

The auction of promises will be held in Hurworth Grange Community Centre, near Darlington, on Friday, September 3, at 7.30pm.

Tickets cost £5, which includes live entertainment and a pie and peas supper.

Sealed bids will be accepted and opened on the evening of the event from anyone unable to attend.

All money raised will be used to meet the running costs of the centre.

The event has attracted about 50 lots, including: a visit to the Croft Circuit with tuition and the chance to drive a Porsche Turbo; a flight for two in a four-seater aircraft; a river cruise on the Teesside Princess; and a meal for six cooked at home, with music.

On a sporting theme, there is a signed Middlesbrough football shirt, two tickets to Sedgefield races, which will include lunch, a year's membership of Catterick Racecourse, golf and fly-fishing lessons.

For details contact Hurworth Grange Community Centre on (01325) 720840.