A group of local people affected by Huntington’s disease are to hold a family fun day at The Two Bridges pub in Saltash tomorrow, August 20, to raise money for research into the disease at Plymouth University.

There will be face painting, a barbecue and live music from 2pm until the pub shuts. There will also be a raffle and auction.

The group ran a similar event at the pub last year and raised £600 – they hope to beat that figure this year.

The event is part of a wider range of activities run by local people affected by Huntington’s disease to raise money to support research into the disease at Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry (PUPSMD).

The group has set itself a target of £20,000 and has already raised the impressive sum of £8,000.

Anyone wanting more information about the family fun day, or who would like to make a donation or provide prizes and action lots, should email Liz Fedrick at [email protected]. More information about supporting health and medical research at PUPSMD is available at www.plymouth.ac.uk/campaign