A music group in Bolton is hosting a fundraising event for Bolton Hospice.

The Eagley Jazz Club wants to raise £1,000 for the organisation.

To help with this it is hosting the Chiago Teddybears Society Jazz Band on July 15 this year.

There will be raffle with prizes up for grabs.

Proceeds from the event will go to Bolton Hospice.

The event will take place at the Dunscar Conservative Club on Hardman's Lane, Bromley Cross.

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Ann Lord, from the club, encouraged people to come along or to make a donation to help with the fundraising effort.

She said: “We have a few tickets left but if you can't come along, we are happy to take donations.

"For tickets and or donations, please email  eagleyjazzclub@gmail.com or call 07938171684.

"The event starts at 6.30pm, ending at 10.30pm and tickets are £20pp.”