Two Chester youngsters who organised a community fair for charity are thrilled to have quadrupled their fundraising target - raising thousands of pounds for brain tumour research.

Eleven-year-old Kate Rugg from Boughton was keen to do something special to remember her beloved grandad Eddie who died last year of a brain tumour, and with a little help from her friend and neighbour, eight-year-old Jess Leathwaite, the pair spent two months organising a fun-filled Easter family fair in Waverton for people of all ages, to raise money for The Brain Tumour Charity.

Kate Rugg and Jess Leathwaite organised an Easter fair for charity all by themselves, raising thousands of pounds

The day was a great success, with lots of local support and people coming from as far as Kent. The girls were hoping to reach their target of £1,000 but were amazed when the final figure worked out at more than £4,000.

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Kate said: “I just can’t stop grinning. We really enjoyed it and we’re already planning our next event. We’d like to have a business doing event management when we’re older. I didn’t think we’d raise that much, I just can’t believe it.”

Boughton schoolgirl Kate Rugg with her late granddad Eddie Jackson

A number of Cheshire companies donated generously to the cause, including the Ring O Bells, Faktory Studios, The Plough, Blossom Garden of Beauty, Fearnalls, Soccer Funweeks, and Maltbys of Chester.

Kate’s mum Sarah said: “It was a fantastic turnout. The weather was a challenge but despite some activities having to be cancelled, it was still a roaring success. Our family and friends were a tremendous support.

“It was emotional seeing the final sum raised on that spreadsheet. Kate’s grandad (my dad) would be so proud. I don’t think it would have been this successful if he hadn’t been the driver behind it. Kate and Jess should be immensely proud.”