The Dane John Gardens in Canterbury will rock to the sounds of 80s, 90s and noughties this weekend.

A two-day charity music festival - called Raise the Roof - features headliners Heather Small of M People, Toploader, Lee Ryan of Blue as well as top Spice Girls and Abba tribute bands.

The event on Saturday and Sunday is the brain child of Club Chemistry owner Louise Jones-Roberts and will raise money for Catching Lives which provides support services for the city's homeless.

As well as a packed music programme, there will be children's entertainment with Dick and Dom and CBeebies star, Mr Bloom.

Other family attractions include a nerf arena, bubble football, dance, skateboarding, arts and crafts, circus skills and a performance workshop with the Pauline Quirke Academy.

There will also be street food, craft ales and gin and prosecco bars.

Mrs Jones-Roberts said: “We want to create a couple of memorable days of entertainment for the whole family with a focus on providing money for the homeless through the valuable work carried out by Catching Lives."

Catching Lives trustee Jason Hanford added: "The Raise the Roof title fits our needs perfectly because not only will funds raised go towards the work we do, but our building is in constant need of repairs.

"Rough sleeping impacts on the city we all live in but we believe that by working together as a community, we can make a difference."

Tickets cost £6 (adult) or £10 for the weekend.

For the full programme and to book, go to www.catchinglives.org/time-to-raise-the-roof-for-the-citys-homeless.

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