TOP county cricket players swapped their grass-stained whites for dressing gowns and slippers to help raise awareness of an upcoming fund-raising day.

Members of Worcestershire County Cricket Club donned their pyjamas to help launch the St Richard's Hospice PJ Day, which will take place on Friday, March 3.

It's a dress down day with a difference - the charity wants everyone to wear pyjamas out the house that day before making a donation. Fund-raiser Alison Weston said: "We are asking everyone at work or school to wear their pyjamas and make a donation to St Richard's.

"Alternatively, you can wear your slippers! It's a great way to have fun and raise cash for St Richard's at the same time. We are hoping hundreds of people, including key local figures, will be spotted that day in their PJs."

The charity already has 300 people signed up to take part. For more information call them on 01905 763963.