THE Cumbria to Rungwe Community Link (CRCL) is set to host a festive fundraiser to raise money to fund a range of community projects in Rungwe, Tanzania.

The CRCL Christmas Celebration will take place on Saturday, November 25 from 10am to 2pm at Campus Whitehaven. The day will include winter activities such as an opportunity to meet Santa, Christmas games and challenges and arts and crafts.

Entrance and parking for the day is free, and tokens can be purchased there. There will be music and refreshments available.

Julia Lee, CRCL Chair said: "We've recently received seven requests from our sister charity in Tanzania, RCCL, to fund a range of community projects in Rungwe.

"These requests range from primary school classrooms to dormitory blocks for secondary school pupils.

"To fund these projects, we need to raise £50,000. We'd love our local community to get behind CRCL as we try to meet our fundraising target over the next 12 months."

CRCL aim to further the education of young people and adults, in West Cumbria, whilst easing poverty through aid, development and education, particularly in the Rungwe District of Tanzania.