AN organisation which helps forces personnel and their families is appealing for prizes to raffle during a charity night.

The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA) aims to relieve need, suffering and distress among its beneficiaries.

These include members and former members of the Royal Navy, Army and Air Force, their wives, former wives, husbands, former husbands, widows, widowers and dependants.

The group is holding a charity night at the Royal British Legion club, in Newton Aycliffe on August 26

SSAFA volunteer Peter Jackson said: "I am hoping that people will be able to donate some goods that will be raffled at the event to help raise funds."

Anyone able to donate a prize is asked to contact Mr Jackson on 07788 126732, or write to him at SSAFA Forces Help, 20 Victoria Gardens, Spennymoor, DL16 7TN.