A GROUP of cowboys and cowgirls are heading for Darlington to raise money for a local hospice.

The Beck House Drama Group are staging a country and western show at the Gateway Club, in Salters Lane, Darlington, to raise money for St Teresa's Hospice.

Yesterday, the performers staged a dress rehearsal at the club to put the final touches to the show.

It is the latest in a series of fundraising events organised by the drama group.

They took part in the BT Swimathon earlier this year and raised £480 for Cancer Research.

The show will be staged on Wednesday, September 26, from 7pm.

Tickets costing £1 are available at the door.