A WIRRAL consumer campaigner will put on some high heels and perform his best Dolly Parton impression in aid of Wirral Ark.

Ian Walker from Rock Ferry will take part in Liv Sync Battle from 7pm on Friday, March 9 at Camp and Furnace in Liverpool with local faces such as Capital FM presenter Graeme Smith and Liverpool Pride Trustee John Bird also taking part.

On the run-up to the event each act will have attended choreographed rehearsals and will perform with Britain's Got Talent semi-finalists MD Productions.

All money raised by the acts will go to Wirral Ark, a homeless charity based in Birkenhead which provides a hostel and supported accommodation for those living on the streets.

Ian told the Globe: "As the only Wirral contestant it's great for me to be doing something to support Wirral Ark. 

"After a number of different ideas, I eventually settled on Dolly Parton, performing her iconic 9 to 5 - it just all seemed to fit.

"I got approached to take part, what many people don't know is that I did performing arts - I'm not just a moaner!

"At first I thought no, I can't do this then the idea grew on me. 

"I was watching the TV show Lip Sync Battle and it was Katie Price of all people who inspired me.

"I know quite a few of the contestants - there's a lot of friendly banter and at the moment we're trying to coax information out of eachother but everyone is keeping tight lipped.

"There's going to be a real mix from Kylie to Beyonce and Jay Z.

"I'm definitely something I'm going to do again - it's been a real learning curve, especially walking in high heels and learning how to lip sync.

"If people would like to follow my Liv Sync journey follow my Facebook page 'The Moaning Bible' for updates.

"I'd urge everyone in Wirral to come along to support this great charity and I think it's terrible that there has been a rise in homelessness in the area. We need to change that."

To help raise cash for Wirral Ark, donate https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ianwalkerlivsyncbattle2018

To buy tickets for the event visit https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Liverpool/Camp-And-Furnace/Liv-Sync-Battle/13139460/