BIKE heroes Carl Fogarty and Neil Hodgson have thrown their weight behind a children's charity.

The Blackburn World Superbike Champion, Fogarty and Burnley's British Superbikes rider, Hodgson, are to appear at a special fund-raising evening in Chesterfield on July 24.

Other guests include stuntman Eddie Kidd, former Grand Prix star Ron Haslam and Suzuki's James Haydon.

The evening will be hosted by Suzi Perry of Sky Sports and features a fashion show, a Question of Sport slot, a memorabilia auction, a competition to win a Honda Paddock Bike and live music.

Money raised will go towards the Thomas' Playground Appeal to rebuild a condemned playground for disabled children.

Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis at £15. For further details contact: TPA, 26, Castlecroft Gardens, Finchfield, Wolverhampton, WV3 8LN or ring (01246) 230329.

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