A CANCER charity is among those set to benefit from the Woodford Festival, which gets underway next month.

The programme of events includes a jazz evening at the Mohabir Restaurant in the High Road, Woodford Green, on Saturday, October 3, where diners will be entertained by singer Bernice Butcher, who is also a trustee of Breast Cancer UK.

While on Thursday, October 8, from 8 to 11 pm, the Napier Arms in Woodford New Road will be hosting its second open-mic night, welcoming musicians, singers, stand-ups and poets. Admission is free.

Ms Butcher said: "The Festival coincides with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so people can enjoy a great local night out and do something for breast cancer at the same time.”

For more information about Breast Cancer UK go to breastcanceruk.org.uk or nomorebreastcancer.org.uk.

For more information about the Woodford Festival go to woodfordfestival.org.uk