A WEEKEND of music and entertainment is to be held in Rowley Regis to support an appeal to fund a wheelchair for a young girl.

The Sir Robert Peel pub will host the August bank holiday events as part of efforts to raise £4,000 to purchase a bespoke body moulded wheelchair for 10-year-old Amelia Westwood.

Amelia suffers from cerebral palsy and epilepsy and needs the chair to help her travel more comfortably.

Performances will take place at the pub between August 25-27 and these include live music from Ivy Road, a Roy Chubby Brown tribute act, Les Harris as ‘Pub Landlord Al Murray and Terry Whitehouse as Mrs Brown.

Organisers said they are looking for more acts to get in touch and perform on the day.

Mr Harris said: “Music is medicine for Amelia as she loves coming to the pub with her parents to enjoy the live shows.

“Unfortunately, she has problems sitting too long and gets uncomfortable so she needs the specially moulded chair to help her. We have organised this fun weekend to help boost the wheelchair fund.”

Anyone wishing to perform can contact Mr Harris on 07722 524762 or pop in to the Sir Robert Peel and leave their details with licensee Paula Round.