Rock on - and raise cash! A guitar signed by Rolling Stone Mick Jagger is among the lots at a charity auction.

The sale also includes framed boxing shorts and boxing gloves signed by nine world champion boxers plus a signed print of 1966 World Cup hero Geoff Hurst.

The Multiple Sclerosis Resource Centre, in Peartree Road, Colchester, hopes to raise thousands of pounds at the auction on March 1.

Lawrence Wood, chief executive of the resource centre, said: "We wanted to do something a bit different.

Jagger's guitar - part of a charity auction

"Unfortunately the MSRC was badly affected with the tragic event of September 11, as many of the runners who were due to run in the New York Marathon had to pull out."

On the evening itself lookalikes of Marilyn Monroe, Sean Connery and Laurel and Hardy will add to the movie star theme.

Tickets are still available, costing £35 including dinner. Call 01206 505444.

Published Wednesday, February 20, 2002