CLASSICAL singer Nicola Cassells wasn't afraid to get her hands dirty at a fundraising event.

The 23-year-old helped launch a campaign urging people to do a dirty deed to raise cash for the Scottish Spina Bifida Association.

She was joined by Harry Stratton, 13, of Airdrie – who has spina bifida and hydrocephalus and is one of the children backed by the charity – for the event at Glasgow's Riverside Museum.

Duncan's Dirty Deeds, which is being led by patron of the charity, TV businessman Duncan Bannatyne, wants people across the country to clean something messy for money.

Duncan said: "Get sponsored by family, friend or colleagues to do something dirty that will raise money - anything from cleaning shoes or a car to foosty fridge."

The SSBA give life-long support to more than 3000 children, young adults and families.

To get involved call 01236 794 508 or e-mail fundraising@ssba.org.uk for a fundraising pack.