A FAMILY fun day to raise money for a children's hospice takes place at Blake Hall Sports Cente in Wanstead next Sunday (September 11).

Pony rides, bouncy castles and face painting are among the activities on offer at the event, which runs at the venue in Blake Hall Road from 11.30am until 5.30pm.

Money raised from the fun day, which is being hosted by the Co-operative Funeralcare company, will go to the Richard House children's hospice in Newham.

Entry is 50p for adults. Children aged under 16 get in for free.