THE annual Rossendale Hospice dinner is to be held on October 16.

The evening at Blackburn Rovers' Ewood Park ground will have a Rat Pack theme with a number of tribute acts booked.

Tribute acts to crooners Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr will perform and there will also be a raffle, auction and stand-up bingo.

Prizes include a diamond, a signed England football shirt, tickets to see Manchester United at Old Trafford, a VIP night out for 16 people to see Ronan Keating live in concert at the MEN Arena, signed Coronation Street goodies, a sports car for the weekend and a tour of the House of Commons.

Supporters of the ball who have donated some of the prizes include Manchester United and England brothers Phil and Gary Neville, the cast of Coronation Street and Rossendale MP Janet Anderson.

Tickets are available from Sharon Lees at Rossendale Hospice, priced £50 per person, with tables of 10 available.

For tickets and more information, contact Sharon on 01706 240081 or e-mail sharon.lees@rossendalehopsice.org