A SALSA extravaganza will take place in Greenwich next week, in aid of children affected by unrest in foreign countries.

Fundraiser Paula Kerr hopes to raise £15,000 to donate to War Child and ex-Arsenal footballer Bob Wilson's charity, the Willow Foundation, which offers days out for terminally-ill young people.

The entertainment at The Salsa Ball, at the Trafalgar Tavern, Park Row, on February 7, 8pm includes 12-piece salsa band Orquesta Cache, a Latin dance cabaret and a competition to win a dinner for two at the Dorchester Hotel on Park Lane, London.

Paula said: "Bob Wilson and his wife Meggs Wilson will attend the ball and, together I hope we will raise the necessary funds."

January 28, 2003 11:30