WESSEX Cancer Trust turns 40 this year and would love local people to step back in time and celebrate with them.

Fundraisers are being asked to get involved by wearing colourful clothes on Friday March 26 to hark back to around the time the charity was formed back in 1981.

Event organisers have also put together some other bright ideas to help you raise money for local families living with cancer on the day.

You could have a cake sale of brightly coloured bakes, guess how many sweets are in the jar or create some colourful crafts.

The charity’s Head of Fundraising, Sally Hillyear said: “I think we all agree it’s been a fairly gloomy winter, so as we look forward to our 40th birthday in July we’d love people to help us create a party atmosphere, even though we can’t be together in person.

"When Wessex Cancer Trust began, bold styles and colours were the fashion, so let’s all have a bit of fun and step back in time!

"Jumpsuits, flannel shirts and high-waisted trousers are still on-trend today so it shouldn’t be too hard to create an 80s vibe, or maybe you’ve got a Hawaiian shirt, shell suit or leotard gathering dust at the back of the wardrobe!

"It’s an opportunity to be colourful and spread some cheer, as well as raising money for local families living with cancer.”

Sign up at wessexcancer.org.uk/event/wearbright/

Wessex Cancer Trust is celebrating 40 years of providing free, local support to anyone living with cancer in Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight. 2021 is a year of celebration and giving thanks, whilst evolving to be here for anyone who needs them.

Each year Wessex Cancer Trust, based in Chandler's Ford, reaches over 8,000 people in the local community, helping and and supporting anyone affected by cancer regardless of age, gender or type of cancer. The charity's dedicated team are committed to offering free support for as long as people need it, away from a hospital environment.