Fans' chance to meet stars

Two West Bromwich Albion stars will be on hand to meet fans at a special club event next month.

Baggies fans have been urged to attend the fundraising quiz night at the Hawthorns which is being sponsored by the Express & Star.

Two of the current promotion chasing side have confirmed they will pop along for part of the event.

Captain and England Under 21 star Curtis Davies will be joined by fellow defender Paul McShane, a Northern Ireland International, at the quiz.

Organisers say it will be an evening of fun and brainteasers where supporters put their knowledge of the club to the test.

The quiz has been organised by the West Bromwich Albion Community Team and will take place on April 16 in the Richardson Suite. Host for the evening will be Tom Ross from Capital Gold and the quiz will include questions on the Baggies, football in general and on the local community.

Those who take part will be able to get their hands on a number of top prizes that will be up for grabs.

Fraser Foster, community director for Albion, said the club was delighted to be hosting the event.

"Besides supporting the players at such an exciting time of the season, it is a way for everyone to enjoy an evening out plus help others less fortunate than themselves, a real win-win in fact," he said.

The event is being officially sponsored by the West Bromwich Building Society and senior public relations manager Brian Seymour-Smith said it would be a great night for football fans and family alike.

Doors open at 7pm and all of the fun will get under way at 7.30pm.

Quiz organisers are looking for teams of up to eight people, with a minimum age for children of eight years. An entrance fee of £10 per team will be donated to Birmingham Children's Hospital.

Anyone who would like to register a team is welcome to send in their application by stating the team captain's name, address and contact number, and enclose a £10 cheque payable to Birmingham Children's Hospital. Entry is on a first come, first served basis.

Applications should be sent to Family Quiz Night, West Bromwich Albion Community Programme, The Tom Silk Building, Halfords Lane, West Bromwich, B71 4LG.

Entry form in the Express & Star