As the next instalment of Ashes history fast approaches, the excitement and tension builds as England cricket fans anticipate the arrival of the Australians for the 2009 Ashes. During the week of the Lord's Ashes Test, Ricky Ponting is hosting his very own Ashes celebration at the unique, award winning Room by the River on London's Southbank, in aid of the Ponting Foundation.

The Ponting Foundation raises money for the treatment and care of children with cancer and is committed to making a real difference in the fight against childhood cancer. Two of the Ponting Foundation's primary recipients are the Children's Cancer Institute of Australia for Medical Research (CCIA) and redkite.

This evening promises to be the cricket event of the summer and the only formal appearance Ricky will be making to celebrate The Ashes and the 2009 series. Hear from some of the greats of the game, past and present, as they recount tales of some of the greatest Ashes battles.

Ricky will be joined by past and present players from England and Australia to help him celebrate in his own unique style. Those Ricky has invited include Kevin Pietersen, Ian Bell, Paul Collingwood, Stuart Broad, Steve Harmison, Alistair Cook, Andrew Strauss, Ian Botham, Steve Waugh, Mike Atherton, Alec Stewart and many others to make this a truly star studded night.