AN ACTION group is holding a fund-raising event to make money to fight the gypsy and traveller proposals.

Theydon Bois Action Group (TBAG) members believe that people have forgotten about the situation but are urging villagers to support them so their work can continue.

On September 15 the group is holding a three course dinner at the Queen Victoria pub for £20 a ticket.

A spokeswoman for TBAG said: “ TBAG's funds are limited and to continue to do our best for the village we need help to raise money.”

So far, nearly £3,000 has been spent and, along with the six other resident groups in the district, a solicitor and barrister have been bought in to help with legal issues and look at the case for a Judicial Review.

A planning consultant has also been employed who has highlighted sites that have been omitted from the consultation but considered to be better than those selected by the district council.

TBAG estimate that these services will cost a further £1,000.

The spokeswoman added: “We are requesting that the district council commits to including, among other things, the omitted area of the district into the consultation exercise, however they have so far refused to do this. If the district council refuses to accept the omitted sites research, we may have to commit to further research which will be onerous and expensive.

"In order for Theydon Bois to be professionally represented at an examination in public we need financial support - unfortunately, planning consultants and barristers do not come cheap.”

For more information about TBAG or to buy tickets to the event email mail@theydonbois-actiongroup.co.uk or call 07976222774.