NEXT Friday and Saturday, May 23rd and 24th, Francis Street antiques traders are getting together to raise money for AIDS sufferers by offering valuations at their premises to the sound of live music on the street. Talks on antiques will be held on both days at Fleury Antiques and refreshments will be served in all the shops.

The dealers will value items for a fee of £5 per item and the proceeds will go to Friends for Friends, an organisation which provides support for people living with AIDS and HIV. For more information tel (01) 454 2028.