Rolf Harris is helping a Silsden School to raise funds by donating an original cartoon to their art auction.

The flamboyant Australian artist was invited to Hothfield School's art festival, but because he couldn't attend he sent along one of his cartoons instead.

The cartoon, which is a self-portrait of the popular artist and cult TV personality playing the didgeridoo, will now be auctioned to raise funds for the school.

It is one of many pieces of professional and varied lots among the school's sealed bid art auction.

Head teacher Bill Bairstow said: "Rolf Harris was invited to come to the art festival but he couldn't make it, so instead he sent us the cartoon to auction for school funds. We were really pleased and have had some bids in so far. We just want to remind people about the auction as the bidding will be closed soon."

The pieces of art span a wide spectrum of media, and people are urged to make their bids before the closing date of the last day before half term.

The original by Rolf Harris can be viewed at the school's website at www.hothfield.ngsl.ac.uk or people can contact the school on 201666 to arrange a viewing appointment.

Parents of children at the school can make a bid by handing in a sealed envelope to the school office staff.

School fundraiser Linda Corser said: "There are some really excellent pieces of work on display. They are professional artists and the work is being auctioned for a very good cause."