Abingdon Community Hospital's appeal to raise £30,000 for a specially- adapted people carrier will receive a boost of £1,000 from local footballers.

The cash will come from a social evening, organised by Abingdon United Football Club on May 22, which will feature two former Tottenham Hotspur football legends, goalkeeper Pat Jennings and striker Martin Chivers.

A cheque will be presented to ward manager Sue Smith on May 25.