A quiz hosted by BBC Egghead CJ de Mooi will raise money for a St Albans based HIV charity.

The professional quizmaster will host the charity quiz in aid of The Crescent on August 8 in Homewood Road United Reformed Church Hall in Homewood Road from 7.15pm to 7.30pm.

Since funding was withdrawn from The Crescent in Russell Avenue, by Hertfordshire County Council in June 2011, volunteers have continued to run the charity through their own money and donations.

Tickets cost £6, £22 for teams of four and £5 extra per team member thereafter. They will available on the door or from the Crescent on 01727 842 532 or 07904812500 or email info@thecrescent.org.uk.