A DAY of family fun was staged to raise money for women’s cancer charities.

Locals flocked to the event at The Star Inn in Fenay Bridge yesterday.

Entertainment included music from local bands, face painting, a bouncy castle, barbecue and raffle.

Money raised from the event will be split between three charities.

These are Breast Cancer Care, Ovarian Cancer Action and Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust.

Nicola Heaton, of Slaithwaite, organised the event after holding several smaller fundraisers.

“I’ve done things like the Race for Life but nothing on this scale,’’ she said. “I wanted to do something bigger and better.

“Everyone knows someone who has been affected by cancer.”