A benefactor has provided a hospice charity with the chance to raise funds through tickets to one of Europe's biggest music festivals.

Hospice Homecare, which supports terminally ill people and their carers from its base in Northallerton, North Yorkshire, acquired four tickets and a car parking pass for this weekend's Glastonbury Festival.

The tickets originally retailed for £100 each, but Hospice Homecare fundraiser Glynis Creek said she had heard of tickets changing hands on the black market for as much as £250.

Anyone wishing to bid in an auction for the tickets must do so by 5pm tomorrow.

Would-be buyers can make a bid by calling (01609) 777413.