A FUNDRAISING event to help children left destitute by a devastating hurricane takes place this Friday.

To raise much-needed funds for people affected by the hurricane which hit Dominica in September, the Apollo Youth Club, Reading in association with other Voluntary organisations, is hosting a “Children of Dominica Hurricane Disaster Fundraiser” Event.

It will be held at the RISC, London Street, Reading on Friday from, 7.30pm to 12.30am.

The event, “Children of Dominica Hurricane Disaster Fundraiser” will be a five hour multi-arts event that will seek to raise in excess of £2,000 towards the rebuilding of infrastructures and resources (schools, libraries, care-centres) for Dominica’s children and families.

Tickets £18 on the door for adults, £10 for under-18s.