KENT all-rounder Mark Ealham is hosting his own Christmas party this year with Irish comedian Frank (It's the way I tell 'em) Carson as the guest of honour.

It is part of Ealham's benefit year. A Christmas lunch is also incorporated in the ticket price of £40 for the event to be held at the Ramada Hotel and Resort at Hollingbourne, near Maidstone, on Thursday, December 11.

For further details about the event contact the benefit co-ordinator Carol Buck, telephone 01795 422165.