A well known Ormskirk care home is hosting a charity Summer Fair to raise money for The Alzheimer’s Society.

New owners Benridge are carrying on a tradition of holding in-house Summer Fairs every year for residents and their families; this year they are going bigger and better than ever with their 2017 event!

It’ll be the first time their event will be open to the public, and Lisa Connolly, the home’s Registered Manager, told Qlocal this evening: “Our annual Summer Fair has always been an event for staff, residents and families to enjoy a fun day together.

“We are excited to be holding the event at Asmall Hall this year, as we now have the grounds to involve more people and incorporate more entertainment for all ages.

“And we’re delighted to be able to collaborate with ‘Recycled Husbands’ this year, in order to raise even money than in previous years”

Recycled Husbands are a team of local fundraisers who are embarking on a 158 mile cycle from Whitby to Southport at the end of May to raise money for The Alzheimer’s Society.

“Alzheimer’s has affected my family for years; it’s a horrible disease that strips your loved ones from you. We wanted to do something that made us feel productive and not only raise money, but awareness. We love to cycle so we thought what better way to push ourselves than riding coast to coast. We want to raise £5,000, and Benridge are helping us further by hosting this wonderful summer event,” said Mandy Owen, Recycled Husbands co-founder.

The Fair’s on Saturday 24th June, from 11am till 5pm. There’s fun to be had all day long, with donkey rides, face painting, bouncy castle, birds of prey and even a train! Live entertainment will be presented and hosted by Mighty FM’s Trevor Ford, resident DJ for the day. There’ll be performances from local performing arts company Plastersine, showcasing clips from their latest production Legally Blonde. Terilee’s School of Dance, the K9 Dog Display and other local singers and choirs. Local businesses are holding stalls of craft items, cakes, sweets, beauty products and loads more!