Help raise money for two Bridport charities and enjoy an open mic afternoon with music, laughter and talks.

The Barking Mad fundraiser takes place at Bridport Arts Centre on Sunday, June 27 from 3pm.

It is in aid of Cupboard Love Food Bank and the Burrough Harmony Centre.

Bridport mayor, councillor Ian Bark, said: "An afternoon of miscellaneous entertainment and some serious chat in order to raise funds for my two charities, the Cupboard Love Food Bank and the Burrough Harmony Centre.

"The past 15 months have been extremely challenging for everyone but for increasing numbers of people the struggle to put food on the table has become a sad reality. The Cupboard Love Food Bank has seen a significant rise in the number of families in Bridport that have become reliant on their services.

"In times of stress, mental wellbeing is severely tested. The Burrough Harmony Centre provides a friendly, welcoming, informal service offering peer support, information, signposting and a variety of enjoyable activities to local people who are living with a mental health problem. For anyone reaching a mental health crisis it provides a non-judgmental and safe space to talk and be listened to.

"I hope that you will be able to join me on the day and help raise much need funds for these really valuable local charities."

Tickets must be booked in advance and are available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre by popping in or calling 01308 424901, and at Bridport Arts Centre by visiting Bridport-arts.com

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