A RACE night will be held tomorrowat the Alma Inn, Manchester Road, Baxenden to raise money for Only Foals and Horses.

The Oswaldtwistle animal sanctuary is battling against closure and has launched an appeal to raise £190,000 by next month.

New licensees Denise and Geoffrey Holt will be behind the bar to meet the regulars and Burnley midfielder Paul Weller is hoping to put in an appearance.

Denise said: "It will be a really silly evening, with people dressing up as jockeys and riding wooden horses while people bet on the races."

The fun kicks off at 8pm and a free buffet will also be served.

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