An Ayrshire based charity will be one of the beneficiaries of a special event to co-incide with the Scottish Open.

A cricket match fundraiser is taking place on Tuesday 11 July at Prestwick Cricket ground between a team of golf caddys and players, and Helensburgh and Prestwick cricket clubs. Gillian's Saltire Appeal, a charity based in Largs, with Sam Torrance as its ambassador, provides accommodation breaks in Largs for people recovering from cancer from the Maggie's Centre in Glasgow. The event is a joint fundraiser for both these charities.

The action starts at Prestwick Cricket Club at 6pm.

There will be a barbecue and beers, and an auction after the event with some great signed merchandise up for grabs from the world of golf football, boxing, and Formula One.