A hospital radio station will take on a team of former Arsenal players and celebrities at a charity football match next weekend.

The event by Radio Northwick Park will raise funds to allow the small charity, now in its 42nd year, to continue to provide a patient visiting and entertainment service to patients within the hospital in Watford Road, Sudbury.

It will also raise money for the Arsenal Foundation, a charity launched to help engage young people in the community.

The day will include a fete filled with a bouncy castle and other fun activities.

Dan Cottrell, RNP fundraising officer, said: “It’s a week to go and we are incredibly excited. The team is ready and it’s truly going to be a family fun day both young and old will enjoy.

“All kids go free, and there is going to be plenty everyone can get involved in, including a half time penalty shoot out against the Arsenal team.”

Australian Actor Adam Garcia , who will be playing in the RNP team, said: “A friend of mine made me aware of the charity and the football match, and I thought that what better way to help in someway than to play the game I love the most.”

The match will take place at Harrow Borough FC on Sunday.

Tickets cost £5 and can be bought by visiting www.radionorthwickpark.org.

Children under 12 are free.