CELEBRITY antiques dealer David Rolfe will be hosting a charity auction in Swindon next weekend.

Rolfey, as he is better known, has agreed to be the auctioneer at a fund-raising event for Westlea Pre School, in Langstone Way next Sunday.

He presents two shows for ITV West, The Bargain Hunters and Beat The Dealer.

The former is filmed at car boot sales across the west of England and the other features antiques fairs and auctions throughout the region.

He said: "'I am looking forward to selling the lots at the auction.

"All have been donated and are great for families looking for early Christmas presents.

"I'm even donating a couple of surprise lots myself,'' he said.

The star lot will be a day at the auction with Rolfey for someone who would like to learn more about antiques and collectibles.

The event is being held in the hall at Westlea School from 3pm on October 17.

But the antiques dealer will be there from 1.30pm onwards, all manner of valuing portable items brought in by visitors in return for a 50p per item donation for the pre-school.

The auction is a ticket-only event. Tickets can be booked for £1 each from Fiona Scott by calling 07789 270030.