Pubs, clubs and bars across the town will be painting the town pink in a joint event to battle breast cancer.

Paint Macc Pink will involve a host of fundraising activities including headshaves, gigs and DJ sets on Friday October 2.

It aims to raise money for Genesis Breast Cancer Prevention Appeal.

Venues include: Society Bar at Dukes Court, hosting a live music event; The Snow Goose on Sunderland Street, serving up pancakes, facepainting and live music; Trackside Studios with Daniel Dolan from the Virginmarys; No.4 Park Green where staff will be shaving their heads; and The Old Millstone, hosting a night of DJs.

Other events will be held at Café Society, Fresh, Mash Guru, The Bate Hall, The Wharf, Brewtique, Tempranillo Bar and Tonic bar. There will also be lots of fun at Ron Tiki’s Bar, Red Willow, The White Lion, Porters, Prince Of Wales, Capri Di Lounge, The Nags Head, The Jolly Sailor, Treacle Tap and Revolution.

If you want to get involved email info@paintmaccpink.co.uk or call Matthew Till on 07856 356222.

You can make an donation via www.justgiving.com/matthew-till1