A HAWORTH resident is organising a benefit gig to raise cash to save or restore public services in the village.

John Lambert is arranging the April 18 evening – which will feature four bands – to raise funds for Haworth and Worth Valley Fire Station and Haworth Community Centre.

The fire station is currently mothballed after being closed down at the end of last year as part of cost-cutting measures.

The community centre, in Butt Lane, faces an uncertain future after its owners, Bradford Council, revealed it formed part of a review of the council's assets.

Both properties are subject to ongoing campaigns to re-open or retain them for the benefit of the village.

Mr Lambert said: "The community centre is really well-used for annual events such as the Steampunk and 1940s weekends and also for things like birthday parties. It would be a shame if it was closed down.

"The gig will be taking place at the community centre on April 18, with doors opening at 4.30pm and the first band on from 5pm.

"Everyone involved with the gig is giving up their time for free."

The line-up includes Bradford based group New Model Army, Skeletal Family, Foxes Faux and soloist Rosa Sargent.

£20 tickets are available now online at newmodelarmy.org or from Firth's Boutique in Haworth Main Street.

Mr Lambert added that tickets were already selling fast, and advised people interested in attending the gig to purchase tickets in advance.