SIGNATURES of celebrities are set to start a bidding war in Bovingdon over the next month.

Barry McKay, the parish council clerk, has organised a sealed bid autograph auction, to raise money for the Parkinson's Disease Society.

The handwritten scrawlings of musicians, actors, soap stars and footballers will go under the hammer, including names such as Kylie Minogue, Jonny Depp, and the Watford football team.

Prices start at £5 and bids, to be received by March 24, must be sent to Auction, Wilsons of Bovingdon, 35a High Street, Bovingdon HP3 0HJ.

DVD catalogues can also be obtained from Wilsons. For more information, telephone 01442 831500.