A HOST of celebrities will do battle in this year's Barton Pickles JV Crown Green Bowling Challenge for the Lol Pennington Memorial Cup.

The Steve Prescott Foundation has announced the challenge will take place at Ruskin Sports Village on August 12 from noon.

So far, 10 top-class celebrities are confirmed with six more famous names to be announced to battle it out for the Lol Pennington Memorial Cup.

Those doing battle are:

  • Johnny Vegas - SPF Ambassador - Current Bid £50
  • Ricky Tomlimson - Royle Family
  • Martin Fry - Lead Singer of ABC - Current Bid £50
  • Mike Parr - Emmerdale & SPF Ambassador - Current Bid £50
  • Wagga - Rugby AM - Current Bid £50
  • Martin Murray - World Middleweight Contender & SPF Ambassador
  • Lee Briers - Warrington Wolves & SPF Ambassador
  • Tommy Martyn - St Helens RFC & SPF Ambassador
  • Barrie McDermott - Sky Sports Pundit, Leeds Rhinos & SPF Ambassador
  • Archie Kelly - Phoenix Nights and Top Comic

To take part in this phenomenal day of entertainment, a live auction will take place on @StevePrescott1 Twitter account or Steve Prescott Foundation Facebook page to play alongside the celebrity of your choice.

The person with the highest bid will partner the celebrity on the day and will receive a signed framed picture with the celeb courtesy of SPF Charity friends Framesmart.

The auction will run until July 30 at 8pm.

The day will be packed with fun for all the family.

Mountain Monkeys will be providing a range of activities in the adrenalin zone which will include Climbing Walls, Archery, Axe Throwing.

The Event Station based at Carden Park Hotel will be hosting an inflatable arena including football darts that will have a special prize for the winner.

The Rugby Football League will be providing their ManVan with all kinds of interactive games.

There will also be a Gents Barbers; Noah Experience Reptile Show; Face Painting, Raffle, Tombola, BBQ from Sticky Wicket plus a host of fun & games.

A donation is required on entry via Ruskin Drive

All monies raised will be split between Bev Dixon and Linzi Prescott's Everest Challenge which starts in October.

Linzi said: "I cannot thank Johhny Vegas and all the celebrities enough for supporting Bev and I for our Everest BC Challenge.

"We staged a bowling event three years ago with Johnny, it was an exceptional day and a huge success. Johnny's Dad Lol, who sadly passed away last year, absolutely loved the event and it is fitting that we hold the day in the memory of him.

"I am sure Lol and Stephen will be looking down on us all and will be with us in spirit on the day. A massive thank you to Bartons Pickles for their continued support JV and SPF events, they are great traditional St Helens Company and one we are elated to be associated with."

If you would like any further information please contact Martin Blondel on 07971792859