FUNDRAISERS from a north Durham community are getting ready to stage an evening of musical entertainment to raise money for charity.

The event, organised by Cancer Research UK's Neville's Cross fundraising committee, will be held at Durham's Gala Theatre on Sunday. It will feature music by Tyneside singers Encore.

Neville's Cross fundraising committee chairman, Ann Robertson, said: "There is great community spirit in Durham and we hope local people will come along to support this wonderful event."

"We are very grateful to everyone who has helped us to stage this event, particularly Graeme Metcalf and students from New College Durham for the design and print of our promotional material."

Cancer Research UK spends more than £3m on research at Newcastle University.

Tickets cost £10 and are availableat the door or in advance by calling 0191-332 4041.