FROM Brookside to Bolton - and it's all for the Big Bash.

Mum and man eater Susannah Farnham is set to leave her little darlings Harry and Emily behind, even forsaking the chance of a rendezvous with Greg Shadwick, to be at the town's glamorous charity night of food, fashion and fun on Friday.

Actress Karen Drury will be a guest at the evening in aid of NCH Action for Children at Bolton Moat House.

And she will be getting her teeth into the best possible dinner in Bolton - thanks to the expertise of top chefs of no fewer than TEN local restaurants.

Bolton Moat House, Villa Vino, Patagonia, Madeleine's, La Tasca, Tiggis, Michael's, Chicago Rock, Pizza Hut and Bolton College catering students are all set to tempt Karen's tastebuds with a five-course dinner, consisting of three fish terrine, tortilla soup, sorbet, marinated chicken and a trio of desserts.

Julia Watson (Charlie's wife Baz in Casualty) and Steve Berry from Top Gear will also be at the £35-a-plate party.

Hollywood star Shirley Ann Field unfortunately won't be able to attend as she is working in Los Angeles for the BAFTA awards.

Auction

The biggest night out in Bolton will start at 7.30pm with a Champagne reception and dinner will be followed by a fashion show, charity auction and disco.

Tickets are selling fast. To book your's, please visit the BEN or Bolton Moat House reception, or Michael's Restaurant in Crown Street, tel 373325, or fill out the Big Bash application form on Page 11.

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