A highlight of the festive season, this year’s Press Club Christmas lunch will feature entertainment from the hilarious ventriloquist-comedian Paul Zerdin.

Sponsorship of the event by Barclays means that proceeds from the raffle will be donated to the paediatric department at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Northfield.

Press Club Chairman Ed James said: “Barclays is a long-term supporter of the Press Club and we are delighted that it is to sponsor our Christmas lunch – one of the highlights of our social calendar. Proceeds from the raffle will provide something a little bit extra for those youngsters unfortunate enough to spend Christmas in hospital – and I hope everyone will dig deep in their pockets.”

To buy your tickets for the Press Club lunch visit www.birmingham-press-club.co.uk and click on Events

For further information on the Press Club Christmas Lunch please email fred.bromwich@btinternet.com

To donate to the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Fund or get involved in raising funds please contact the Finance Department on 0121 685 4000.