TICKETS are on sale for a salsa extravaganza being held this weekend in aid of the Marie Curie Nurses Appeal.

The fun, sponsored dance competition, organised by the Olivia V Heyes Dance Club 2000 in Horwich is being held at Horwich RMI in Ramsbottom Road, Horwich, on Sunday from 7.30pm.

Proceeds from the contest will go to the campaign, which aims to raise £200,000 for nursing care for terminally ill people.

Tickets cost £7.50 and are available by calling 07740 151517 or from the dance school, at 118a Lee Lane, Horwich.