FORMER super middle-weight world boxing champion Joe Calzaghe is coming to Runcorn.

The 45-year-old ex professional is the first of a series of special guests invited to The Heath Business and Technical Park.

The black tie dinner on March 30 is being run in partnership with Murrell’s Tours and Events Company.

Liverpool's renowned actor and comedian Ricky Tomlinson, of Royle Family fame follows on April 20.

Arsenal legend and Sky football pundit Paul Merson is planned for September with details to be finalised.

Catering manager Anthony Stonebanks said:“We are very pleased to be hosting these fantastic evenings with Joe, Ricky and Paul and they are proving to be very popular.

"Our dinner with Joe is already sold out and I’d encourage anyone who wishes to see Ricky to book as soon as possible.”

Comedians Max Pressure and Gary Skyner will entertain the audience before the stars perform.

These special nights are open to the public.

The popular 80s night returns on April 7 while Simon Maddock’s charity Old Skool Haven disco night continues to support Halton Haven Hospice on May 19.

Tickets priced £20 for Ricky Tomlinson’s ‘My A**e’ are available from Tony Murrell Tours and Events on 07852 257705 oand The Heath Business and Technical Park details at theheath.com.