A CANCER charity is offering people the chance to get a new look for this year and help a worthy cause.

Marie Curie Cancer Care is holding the Saks Hair Salon and Image On Personal Colour and Style Consultant evening at the Saks hair Salon, in Front Street, Chester-le-Street, at 7pm, on Wednesday, January 30.

The charity's community fundraising manager, Carol Oliver, said: "For a donation on the night to Marie Curie Cancer Care, not only will you be given expert advice on hair, beauty, nails and your personal style, but you will also be helping the Marie Curie Nursing Service locally.

"Marie Curie Cancer Care offers practical nursing care to cancer patients in the comfort of the patient's own home, free of charge.

"Without assistance through events and donations from the public we would not be able to continue this vital service."

For information about the event contact the charity, on 0191-382 3311, or Saks Hair Salon, on 0191-387 5091.