THE organisers behind a popular town literary festival are holding a day dedicated to volunteering.

As part of this year's Loughton Festival an event has been arranged to promote awareness of how volunteering can help charities, businesses and individuals.

The event is taking place on April 24, at St Mary's Church, in Loughton High Road from 1.30pm to 4.30pm.

Donations can be given on the day to the Festival's chosen charities Oak View Special School and children's charity the Dream Factory For more information visit loughtonfestival.org.