A GUITAR signed by rock legend Robert Plant will be auctioned at a charity ball.

The event at Malvern Girls' College on Tuesday, December 20, is sold out, but anyone who wants to get their hands on the guitar can bid by post in advance.

Organiser Anna Musgrave believes the former Led Zeppelin star's Ibanez acoustic guitar will attract bids in excess of £500.

Proceeds from the ball and auction will go to the Haven Homes orphanage in Thailand, where Miss Musgrave worked as a volunteer during her gap year.

"We're really excited about the guitar," she said. "It provides us with the chance to make a substantial difference to the amount of money we raise on the evening."

Auctioneer Charles Robinson will open all advance bids on the night.

For further information about the guitar, contact HavenCharityBall@aol.com Written bids can be submitted to: Haven Homes Fundraising Society Auction, Folliott House, Castlemorton, Malvern, Worcs, WR13 6BQ.