A Bridport pub is throwing a birthday bash in aid of charity.

The Ropemakers, West Street, is throwing its annual Party for Parkinsons later this month.

Live music will start at 3.30pm from a variety of local talent including, Bridport Broadsides, The Avalon Sound, The Mutter Slater Band and The Skalatans.

Also taking place on the day, there will be a barbecue, face painting and raffle, with all prizes donated by local suppliers.

The pub is run by Palmers licensees John and Geraldine Baker, John was diagnosed with emphysema ten years ago, and eight years ago, he was also diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.

John is determined that this will not affect the running of the pub, and sees this as an opportunity to raise money to help in the research and to find out more about the disease and towards eventually finding a cure.

All proceeds from the bash will go to Parkinson’s UK and in previous years they have raised over £2000 for the charity.

The annual event started eight years ago when the Ropemakers celebrated its 25th year of being the Ropemakers and has proven to be a successful event ever since.

Parkinson’s affects around 127,000 people in the UK and on average every hour, someone is told that they have Parkinson’s.

John and Geraldine take a commitment to raising money for this charity as well as others during the year.

Paul Jackson-Clark, director of fundraising at Parkinson’s UK, said: “Taking part in a UK Challenge like a run or a cycle, is a fantastic and rewarding way to raise vital funds to support our work.

“As the UK’s Parkinson’s support and research charity we’re leading the work to find a cure, and we’re closer than ever. But our work is dependent on donations.

“We are incredibly grateful to John and Geraldine, for their support. I hope they will inspire others to take part in our events throughout the year.”

Party for Parkinsons will take place on Sunday, August 28.

If you are willing to support the event, you can either pop into the pub on the day or just make a donation.