FAMILIES flocked to Prudhoe East Centre last Thursday for the centre's first family fun day aimed at raising awareness of worthy charities.

The fun day was organised by young people from Northumberland Youth Service’s National Citizen Programme, as part of a project involving working within the community.

The activities on the day aimed to raise awareness of the Teenage Cancer Trust, eating disorder charity, Beat, and Helping Hands - a charity for young people in need or facing hardship.

It also helped promote the work of Prudhoe East Centre and the team who run it.

The young people worked closely with local businesses and the community to make the event a success, with Prudhoe Youth Charity Shop providing support and Wheelbirks Farm and Cafe Ginevra donating ice cream for the day.

The fun day featured a range of stalls including tombolas, face painting and raffles, and refreshments included everything from hot dogs to sandwiches and homemade cakes to drinks.

Youth support worker at Prudhoe East Centre, Carol Quinn, said: “The event proved to be a great success and was attended by all age groups from the local community, along with local police officers.

“As well as raising awareness of the local charities and the work of the Prudhoe East Centre team, £483 was raised to be shared between the chosen charities."

Coun. Wayne Daley, cabinet member for children’s services at Northumberland County Council said: “The continued hard work undertaken by Northumberland Youth Service on the National Citizen Programme is fantastic and has resulted in a great event for the Prudhoe community.”