A FREE family fun day is to take place in Richmond later this month to celebrate Armed Forces Day.

Members of the Pop Up Shed are hosting the event at The Station on June 30 from 10am until 4pm to showcase the Shed’s work.

The Pop Up Shed is a free scheme open to over 65s ex-forces personnel living in North Yorkshire and gives them the chance to learn new skills such as woodworking in a social environment.

It is run as part of Richmondshire District Council’s Healthy Horizons programme.

At the Fun Day there will be a display of items restored and upcycled in the Shed’s workshop as well as artwork.

There will be storytelling and peg-doll making sessions with actress and author, Irene Lofthouse and willow weaving with artist, Jo East .

Manager Sue Dewhurst said: “We are so lucky to have not only the guest artisans but a talented team of dedicated volunteers too, who are happy to skill share and encourage everyone to find a way to solve a problem together.”