A BOXING club planning a trip to Australia is seeking sponsorship.

Ten fighters and five officials from Spennymoor Boxing Club, in County Durham, will fly out in May for a two-week visit, which will include fights against Australian boxers.

Members as young as 14 will go on the trip.

But with flights alone costing more than £700, the club needs backing from local firms.

Chief coach Robert Ellis has already raised £1,100 towards the trip by competing in the Great North Run with assistant coach Gary Hodgson.

Mr Ellis said: "We would like all of Spennymoor's businesses to get behind us and try to raise this money."

Local firm Worthington Removals has already offered sponsorship. Other interested companies are asked to contact Mr Ellis on 07968 205043.