A top pop lyricist will provide the soundtrack for a fundraising ball.

Saltdean Lido CIC fundraisers have secured the services of Squeeze founder member Chris Difford who will play an unplugged set at the group’s latest event.

Tickets have now gone on sale for The Saltdean Lido Gala Ball at The Grand hotel in Brighton on October 4.

Tickets for the evening, which also includes a three course meal and fundraising auction, are £60 per head or £600 for a table of ten and available from www.saltdeanlido.co.uk