FOOTBALLERS from Darlington FC are to open a fundraising Red Nose Day charity event at the Lothian Nursing Home, in Spennymoor.

Staff at the home had invited chairman George Reynolds to do the honours on Friday, March 16, but he is unable to.

The club has agreed that some of its stars will attend in Mr Reynolds place.

The fun is due to kick off at 6pm and will include live entertainment from country and western singer Jack Stevens