A FOOTBALL match kicks off this weekend in memory of PC Jonny Speakman, who died saving the life of a young boy in Australia in January.

Raffle money raised at the event will go towards buying a jet ski for the surf rescue team in New South Wales to help stop further tragedies in the Spoon Bay area, where the 33-year-old Stockton Heath policeman died.

PC Speakman's father Don said: "Jonny loved football and I can't think of a more appropriate way for his friends and colleagues to remember him.

"Any money raised will provide a fitting memorial to him: continuing to help others. Everyone is welcome to join us at the match to remember Jonny and cheer the teams on."

Chester Nomads and Cheshire Police will go head to head at Broughton Hall in Chester on Sunday, April 17 at 3pm.

An auction will be held after the match to raise money for the Jonathan Speakman Forget-Me-Not fund in aid of Leukaemia Research.

Lots so far include a £50 bet donated by William Hill, various premier league football club signed goodies including a Manchester United football shirt donated by Vodafone, a signed Everton football, jewellery donated by Beaverbrooks of Warrington, gift boxes of spices donated by Seasoned Pioneers and a signed and framed photograph of Ronan Keating donated by Kenney Moore.

Signed Liverpool and Everton football shirts will also be up for grabs in the raffle.

To make a donation, contact Eric Dean, Jon's father in law, on 07720 292723.