MEMBERS of the legendary Osmonds returned to a Guiseley restaurant during a charity visit to Leeds.

Singing superstar Merrill and members of his family visited the Wetherby Whaler for fish and chips for a second time in advance of their performance at the Hearing Fund UK Gala.

The Osmonds, well known for hits such as Crazy Horses and Love Me For A Reason, are regular supporters of the Hearing Fund UK. The group, who have existed in one form or another for nearly 60 years, have produced 47 gold and platinum records, with sales topping 100 million worldwide.

Merrill, along with Tom, who was born deaf but plays a number of musical instruments, Nathan and Justin performed at the Hearing Funds UK’s fourth annual gala at Leeds Utd’s Elland Road stadium on Saturday.

The Osmond family established the charity to raise money for children living with hearing loss, and their families, throughout the UK.

Merrill said: "People don’t always appreciate that it was because two of my brothers, Virl and Tom, who are both deaf, that the family’s musical career started. My mother and father formed the group so they could afford to buy hearing aids for them.

"My own son, Justin, is 90 per cent deaf as well, and that’s why the Hearing Fund UK is so important to us, as we want to help others who have a family member with hearing loss.

"When we visit places we like to experience some of the area’s culture, which is why we decided to come along to the Wetherby Whaler to sample a truly traditional English meal. We all thoroughly enjoyed our fish and chips."

Phillip Murphy, co-owner of the Wetherby Whaler, said: "It was fantastic to have the Osmonds visit us again and to help raise awareness of their UK charity. This is their second visit, so you could say they’re becoming regulars."