The release of a Netflix documentary telling the story of two friends from a Bushey school who took the music world by storm has seen Andrew Ridgeley back in the media spotlight this summer.

The 60-year-old has been busy promoting the story of how he and the late George Michael became Wham! and huge hits including Club Tropicana, Wake Me Up Before You Go Go and Freedom saw them become global superstars.

Almost two years after Wham! had famously played their last ever gig at Wembley Stadium, Andrew was back in the spotlight on a smaller stage at a Watford nightclub to help raise money for a great cause.

Watford Observer: Andrew Ridgeley and John Conteh raising a glass to the appealAndrew Ridgeley and John Conteh raising a glass to the appeal (Image: Watford Observer)

Along with former world champion boxer John Conteh, Andrew visited Paradise Lost on May 11, 1988 for a fundraiser for the Watford General Hospital scanner appeal.

Watford Observer: 'How much am I bid for these shoes?''How much am I bid for these shoes?' (Image: Watford Observer)

These great pictures from our archive capture Ridgeley on stage during what appears to be an auction of some of his outfits in support of the appeal.

Watford Observer: The fundraiser took place in May 1988The fundraiser took place in May 1988 (Image: Watford Observer)

Watford Observer: The event took place at the Watford nightclubThe event took place at the Watford nightclub (Image: Watford Observer)