Festival fun for Bluebell Wood in Emma’s memory

Beighton Rocks — a take on the famed Brighton Rocks — takes place on Sunday at Beighton Welfare grounds from noon until late.

It is being organised by children’s hospice volunteer Steve Knight in memory of his daughter Emma, who died in 2008, aged 13.

Since then he and wife Jane — now a support worker at the charity — have raised more than £100,000 for the North Anston charity.

Steve said: “We’ve organised a number of fundraisers at Beighton Welfare Recreation Club over the years including comedy nights, concerts and themed nights, with the help of Jill Roberts, manager of the club.

“This time we decided to think big and organise a festival, and it has snowballed. 

“The festival will be staged on the club’s football pitches and we could have up to a thousand turning up, many with their scooters. 

“We do all of this for Emma, and to help other families who come to Bluebell Wood, facing what we had to.”

Emma was diagnosed with a rare brain tumour in 2004 and lost her sight and ability to walk over the following four years.

Jane said: “Despite all this, she was always a very happy, bubbly girl and was always smiling. 

“Emma passed away at home in June 2008, but we were able to take her to Bluebell Wood’s Forget-Me-Not Suite, where we had more time to say goodbye.”

Tickets are £8 in advance from the club or £10 on the day. Under-14s are half price.