Contestants will be able to compete to become "Champion Pasty Eater of Bolton".

The event, organised by Bolton Hospice, will be held at Northern Monkey on Nelson Square on Sunday, June 11.

Bolton’s Carrs Pasties will be providing the fare, with contestants able to enter into one of two categories, meat and potato or cheese pasties.

Entry for a heat is £10, with unlimited entries available – Northern Monkey anticipate there to be multiple heats on the day.

Northern Monkey also held a pool tournament in aid of Bolton Hospice at the beginning of last month.

Bolton Hospice provides expert care and support for local people facing life-limiting illnesses and their families.

Their services are free and they are an independent charity.

For further details and entry, go to Northern Monkey’s JustGiving link here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/northernmonkeyallyoucaneatpasty2023