Newent Chamber of Commerce is organising two fundraising events for the town's Christmas lights display.

The first event is a charity skittles evening, on Saturday, September 27, from 7.30pm at the Traveller's Rest in Malswick.

The second event, on November 15, also at the Traveller's Rest, is a charity auction.

One of the items up for grabs will be a football shirt signed by David Beckham.