TOP Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson will help users of the town’s Lido celebrate its 40th birthday.

The Lido in Fox Close is urging people to dig out their flares and platforms for a 70s-themed party on Friday, September 3.

Mr Clarkson will run a fundraising auction – lots include holidays in Scotland and Wales and the chance to have a character named after you in best-selling author Mark Billingham’s next crime novel.

Other lots include House of Commons’ scotch autographed by Prime Minister David Cameron, tickets to Goodwood Revival and the 2011 Cropredy Festival, and meals out at several local restaurants.

To find out more, visit chippylido-auction.co.uk