A FORMER special forces soldier will be giving an inspirational talk in Malvern tomorrow as part of his fundraising for a Motor Neurone Disease charity.

John Davidson, 56, will talk about his career in the SAS and how he plans to row across the Atlantic this December.

John, who lives locally, is taking part in the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge, to raise funds for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation.

His talk is at Elmslie House in Avenue Road, Malvern tomorrow (Friday March 8) from 7 to 8.30pm. For tickets, see here