FORMER England captain David Openshaw will be giving a demonstration of his skills at Bassetsbury Manor on Thursday.

Openshaw, who captained England in their successful defence of the MacRobertson Shield in New Zealand last year, lives in Beaconsfield and plays for High Wycombe. He will be taking to the lawn at 6.30pm.

Admission is free but spectators are invited to make a donation which will be split between the High Wycombe Croquet Club and the South Bucks Hospice.

Before Openshaw's demonstration there will be a match between BP Collins staff and their guests.