A CHARITY auction held to raise cash for Christmas celebrations is expected to raise about £200.

Among the lots sold off at the Queen's Park Social Hall, Euclid Street, was an Olympic running vest signed by British athletes.

Auctioneer Coun Stan Pajak, who bought the star lot on Saturday, now hopes to raise more funds by selling it on the eBay website for charity.

"Unfortunately the rain kept people away but everything went to good homes," he said.