A charity is hosting a Christmas market and an evening of music to raise money for bereaved families.

Charlie’s Star, a charity established in memory of 10-year-old Charlie Burns, is organising two events to raise funds for its cause.

The charity provides fully funded seven-day respite breaks in Cornwall for families in the South West who have lost a child under the age of 19.

Each break costs £2,000 and includes travel, accommodation, food, and local excursions.

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The charity was set up in memory of Charlie Burns, left, by his parents Barry and Jan, right (Image: Charlie's Star) The first event, An Evening with the Navy Larks, is scheduled for Friday, October 11, at Stratford Social Club, Salisbury.

Tickets are priced at £10 each, including a warm meat or vegetarian pasty during the interval.

The evening will commence at 7pm and will finish at approximately 10.30pm.

A charity raffle will also take place, with prizes including a £50 M&S voucher, £50 to spend at The Bridge Inn, Middle Woodford, a bottle of bubbly, a hand-crocheted shawl, and items donated by the Brigg Indie Market traders in Lincolnshire.

Tickets can be purchased through the charity's website, charliesstar.org/events.

On Sunday, November 24, a Christmas Market with Santa’s Grotto will take place at The Stones Hotel, High Post

Entry to the market is free, with more than 20 stallholders offering a variety of festive gifts and treats.

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The Navy Larks will perform at a charity event next month (Image: Charlie's Star) These include 3D printed goods, pocket money toys, festive floral pieces, glass fusion pieces, jigsaw puzzles, edible treats, vegan treats, candles, personalised gifts, and more.

Timed tickets for children to see Santa are available for £10 and can be booked through the charity's website.

The Christmas Market will run from 11am to 4pm.

Santa and his crew will be ready to welcome children who have been booked in advance to see him.

Each child can participate in a cookie decorating session with Mother Cookie and the elves, sit on bean bags among Christmas trees for a story with the elves, and then meet Santa.

Santa will check his Naughty or Nice register before giving the children a special badge and a gold coin to spend in Santa’s Toy Store on the way out.

The trustees of Charlie’s Star are always looking for extra help, and those interested in volunteering are encouraged to get in touch.