WHAT have toy puppy pulling contests, men having their chests waxed and Motown and Northern Soul nights got in common?

They have all helped city nightspot The Westside, in Hylton Road, raise £4,000 for the neonatal and Riverbank wards at Worcestershire Royal Hospital.

And the fun is set to continue as the club wants to reach £10,000 by Christmas.

Owner Jakki Wood started the fund-raising after her five-month old grandson Jackson died after suffering breathing difficulties in December 2004.

The cash raised so far will be handed over to a hospital representative at a charity Sunday lunchtime show called Caesar's Cabaret on June 26, when a number of singers will perform at the venue to raise more money.

Then, on Thursday, June 30, one of the UK's top tribute acts, Kriss Kenny, will star as Roy Chubby Brown, followed by a disco.

"We are also doing a five-and-a-half mile walk around the city on Sunday, July 3," Jakki added.

For information or tickets to any of the events, call The Westside on 01905 429300.