SIGNED football shirts are to be auctioned to raise money for a children's charity.

Billy Hall, of Bishop Auckland, County Durham, has organised the auction of signed Hartlepool, Newcastle and Sunderland shirts to raise money for UK-based charity, Whizz Kids.

He is also raising cash by climbing Mount Kilimanjaro and in June will be auctioning himself to the highest bidder as a slave for 24 hours.

The auction will take place at Hallgarth Manor, Pittington, County Durham, on Friday between 7pm and midnight.

There will also be a disco, raffle and singer on the night. Tickets are £2 at the door.

For more information about the event call (01388) 604279