SIGNED football memorabilia from the region's top teams is being auctioned to raise money for children in the area.

Playworkers from Redhall Community Centre have organised a race night to fund activities for youngsters from the Darlington estate.

A signed Newcastle United shirt and football, a signed Sunderland football and an autographed Darlington shirt and ball are among the items up for grabs on the evening.

"We put on activities all through the year, like discos on a Friday night and a games club on a Saturday," said playworker Shaun Airey, who organised the night with colleague Sarah Small.

"We're auctioning these items off so we can keep putting on the activities, as well as play schemes for when the kids are off school."

The auction takes place tomorrow and starts at 7pm in the Grey Horse pub, on Haughton Green.

Admission is free.