SPORTING memorabilia will go under the hammer to raise much needed funds for Keech Cottage Children's Hospice.

The auction is at Business in Hertfordshire magazine's third annual quiz evening when teams will compete for the winners' trophy. Previous beneficiaries of the annual fund raising effort include Bob Wilson's Willow Foundation and the Garden House Hospice.

Autographed footballs, tickets for cricket matches and signed books, meals at Brocket Hall's Auberge du Lac and Hitchin Priory will all be auctioned during the event at Hatfield Lodge Hotel on October 19.

To enter a quiz team or get a list of auction items call Linda Mercer on 01462 623333.