Bishopthorpe Under-13s junior football team are to embark on their third succesive European tour at the end of the season.

The new destination is Belgium where they will play teams in friendly and tournament games.

Fund-raising has gone on all year with race nights and bag packing sessions paying for travel and accommodation costs.

One more event is planned today when York group Cop Owt will perform at the Crescent Working Mens club.

Doors open 7.30pm till late. Tickets, at £6 each, are are available on the door or by contacting Gale Robinson on 01904 658534.

The past two tours have been a great success. Last year in France the Bish ranks, pictured with other teams, were unbeaten to come second.

The English national anthem was also played for them in their honour.