LANCASTER University will hold its biggest charity event of the year next weekend.

Hundreds of local people are expected to raise thousands of pounds for charities as the university's volunteering unit rolls out a massive fun day.

The centrepiece next Sunday, May 2, will be the Lancaster Fun Run, with a choice of routes for people of different ages and abilities.

But there will also be falconry displays, demonstrations by the RNLI, police and fire service and much more.

Children can have a go at 'beating the goalie' with Lancaster City FC or try their hand at the climbing wall.

There will be live sport matches throughout the day as part of the university's Roses Weekend - an annual sport tournament between the universities of Lancaster and York.

And children from local schools that are taking part in a Community Arts Awards project will display paintings around the course to celebrate the University's 40th anniversary.

To top off the action on the university campus, there will be a live radio broadcast by Bailrigg FM, a selection of food and drink on offer - including a real ale festival - face painting and stalls.

All cash raised from the event will go towards local charities. For more information or forms to enter the fun run, call 01524-592828.