CONSERVATIONIST and comedian Bill Oddie is putting on a special performance in Nailsea to support a charity close to his heart.

He has agreed to take part in a conversational fundraising event with presenter, broadcaster and Wellspring trustee Chris Serle.

The performance is taking place at Nailsea School on November 23 and the audience will be able to hear all about his top onscreen musical comedy moments.

Bill offered to put on the one-off performance for free to raise money for Wellspring Counselling, which provides low-cost professional counselling for people in North Somerset.

Tickets are �12 and can be booked on 01275 810879.