Colin Upton is facing a painful New Year's Eve.

The bar manager of the Slug and Lettuce, in York, has promised to have his chest waxed if he manages to raise £750 in donations.

The waxing is planned for for tomorrow, if enough money is pledged, and the total raised will be donated to York District Hospital's special care baby unit.

The pub's general manager, Andrew Wingfield, said: "Colin is absolutely petrified, but won't go through with it unless we raise £750. It will be very painful for him - he's like a labrador."

Anyone wishing to donate money should contact Colin or Andrew at the Slug and Lettuce on (01904) 679900.