THORNLEIGH Salesian College is holding its first PTA event of the year next Saturday. The 1970s night will raise money for the school's bid for Sports College status.

Parents, pupils and staff are invited to dress in 70s theme fancy dress and dance to the classic hits of the period, and photographs will be on sale at the end of the night.

The event is at 7.30pm at the school in Sharples Park. Entrance is adults £4, pupils and students £2 and families £10.