LOCAL thespian groups will be treading the boards to raise money for a Billinge charity with a special pantomime.

The Young Ones theatre group will perform Dick Whittington with help from the Broomfield Singers at St Mary's Social Club in Birchley, Billinge, and all proceeds will be donated to the Sue Ryder Home.

The performance will take place from Wednesday, February 25 to Friday, February 27 with a 7.15pm start. Tickets cost £2.50 for adults and £1 for children and are available by calling St Helens 893036 or 892497.

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