FAMILIES are invited to Darent Valley Hospital's free annual fun day.

The event takes place in the hospital grounds on Sunday (July 8) from noon until 4pm.

There will be a variety of stalls, a beer tent, Charlton Football game, dog show and a balloon release in memory of loved ones and to celebrate a saved life or birth of a new life.

Entertainment will be provided by Irish Country dancers, Dartford Gymnastic Team, and belly dancers.

Firefighters and police will have an information stand and a crime prevention bus will also be on the site.

Around 250 people will be taking part in a sponsored walk including breast surgeon, Seema Seetharam.

Her breast care team will also be running a cake stall to raise funds for the latest technology to help breast cancer patients.

Money raised will benefit the Cancer Fighting Fund.