FUN lovers are needed to boost the funds of an airborne 999 service. Members of The Great North Air Ambulance, above, are staging their own version of It's a Knockout on Saturday, July 19, and are looking for volunteers to join the fun.

It takes place at Darlington Rugby Club and ten teams of ten people - all male, all female or mixed - are needed.

They will be asked to raise a minimum of £100 per person in sponsorship. Anyone interested in taking part, or wanting further information, is asked to contact Carol Oliver on (01325) 487263.