A SIX-foot-long radio-controlled Formula One car will be the star prize in a charity raffle.

The model has been donated to the organisers of the Original Victorian Fair in Masham.

John Todd, chairman of the organising committee and town crier, said: "It's a wonderful vehicle and something any child or even adult would be delighted to have. It has a top speed of about 35mph and lots of working parts."

The car was donated by Ron Newton, a director of Bakra Trading, of Newton Aycliffe.

The second prize in the raffle will be a music centre. Third prize will be an ornamental bird bath.

The raffle will be drawn during the fair on December 11 and 12. Tickets are available from Masham Community Centre.

Money raised will go towards the Hospice Homecare charity and other Masham charities.