South Shields community event to set raise vital funds for Armed Forces veterans
A South Shields fundraising day is set to raise vital funds for Help for Heroes.
A community fundraising event in South Shields is set to raise money for an Armed Forces charity.
The event will take place between 10am and 6pm at The Sutton Hall, on Prince Edward Road, on Sunday, August 23 - with entry costing £1 and under 16s go free.
Those who are planning to attend the event can expect children’s entertainment such as bouncy castles and face painting.
There will also be live music from Charlotte Williams and Josh Bell.
Organisers have revealed that there will be tombolas for people to get involved in and baked goods for sale, with all proceeds from the event going to charity.
The aim of the event is to raise vital funds for Help for Heroes, which is a national charity that helps support Armed Forces veterans transition to civilian life.
Help for Heroes provides tailored support for physical and mental health, welfare and social needs for both veterans and their families.