A charity fundraiser in Silloth this July promises to be a day of fun for the whole family, while raising funds for two worthy local causes.

The Northern Soul Saturday, taking place on 14 July, is set to be a real celebration. Silloth Green will come alive with motown and club classics, played by a whole host of DJ’s from across Cumbria.

The event, which is free to attend, is being held to fundraise for local children’s cancer charity, Fletcher’s Fund and Cumbrian police officer, Debbie Hall, who needs to raise £75,000 to pay for life saving cancer treatment in Germany.

Everyone is encouraged to bring a picnic, chill out and enjoy Northern Soul Saturday on the Green, with music, dancing and hopefully some sun.

Derwent Brewery will be hosting a beer tent and refreshments will be on offer at the Fairy Dust Cabin. There will be collections for the two causes on the day. Organiser, Vicky Hope, said: “We’re thrilled to have Derwent Brewery there, raising money for Debbie and Fletcher’s Fund. Any profits made will go to both charities to raise money to help young children with cancer and to save Debbie’s life, basically.”

She added: “The idea is just to get people together. It’s going to be a big celebration, a lovely day, sitting in the sun on deckchairs or dancing and enjoying the music.”

For more information visit the ‘Northern Soul Saturday on Silloth Green’ Facebook event page.