VOLUNTEERS Holly Moreland and Danielle Sheldon are travelling to Malawi to work in orphanages and under-privileged schools next month and invite others to also lend a hand.

"Malawi has one of the highest rates of HIV related deaths across the whole of Africa and living conditions are very poor," explained Holly.

"They are desperate for food, water, medication, clothing, educational resources and skills to help build communities. If local schools would like to donate any teaching resources (workbooks etc) please get in touch."

The Tyldesley duo have organised a fundraiser on Saturday, February 18 at the Atherton Arms, Atherton, starting at 7pm. It's a fun night,for all the family with a race event taking place, compere and live band Ford and the Shouts who have recently featured on Rock FM.

Entry is free and Holly and Danielle invited people to sponsor a race night horse with the chance of winning a bottle of plonk or £50.

If you can't but would like to help ease the suffering in Malawi ring 07949 353799 or 07786 326542 or follow the girls on Twitter: @Africa0312 "We would like to express a massive thanks for the support we have received so far from Offsite Design Solutions, the Queens Pub-Tyldesley, Lots-O-Sweets, Salix Homes, PS Dairies, Ashbury Hair Studios, Ford and the Shouts, and Gail O'Malley- Dobbs, " said Danielle.