A FOREST estate agent is preparing for a fund-raising auction and raffle in aid of the Gloucestershire children’s charity, the Pied Piper Appeal.

The appeal, which funds medical and practical equipment for children in hospital and special schools in the county, is the chosen charity of Newent-based Steve Gooch Estate Agents.

The auction and raffle is being held on Thursday, July 26, at the Gloucester Brewery starting at 7pm.

Among the lots are a Manchester United football, breeches worn by top jockey Nico de Boinville, tickets for various sports and music festival, 10 days in Barbados or Spain and a VIP day at next year’s Pied Piper Appeal summer show.

A full list of lots is available on the Steve Gooch Facebook page and there is also a raffle with more than 35 prizes.

Raffle tickets are available at the four offices of Steve Gooch and commission bids for the auction can be submitted to [email protected]