Former Gogglebox stars Steph and Dom Parker have apologised to a charity care home for pulling out of one of their biggest fundraisers of the year at their home The Salutation, just weeks before it goes ahead.

The couple who found fame of the Channel 4’s show Gogglebox had to bow out of hosting the event’s auction like in past years, because they’ll be filming a new show.

Martha Trust, a charity which supports adults with profound learning disabilities at a home in Hacklinge, said the couple have apologised and are “genuinely devastated”.

They say the event on Sunday, July 16, will still be at The Salutation and has plenty of appeal with the likes of The Kingsdown Band, vocalist Rebecca Robinson, reggae ska band Hey Rudi, professional guitarist Tom Abrahams and the award winning Rock Choir lined up.

Fundraising and events officers officer Kerry Rubins said: “Steph and Dom are really good long term supporters of Martha Trust and we know they were genuinely devastated that they’ve had to pull out of our event.

“We’ve built up a great relationship with them over the years and they have been supporting us with events such as wine tasting even before they found fame.

“It is just unfortunate that their filming commitments have clashed but as soon as they knew they let us know.

“We look forward to working with them in the future.”

Spokesman for the couple, Simon Clubley, said: “Steph and Dom are indeed devastated that they will be unable to attend the Martha Trust Prom this year.

“They have supported Martha Trust for many years and continue so to do.

“It is with great sadness they have had to pull out and wish Martha Trust every success with another fabulous event.”

Tickets for the prom are still on sale and the event promises something for all the family.

As well as the music and gardens, there will be plenty to keep children happy with six hours of entertainment organised by Lizzie Chittenden.

There will be sensory and messy play sessions for all ages and Kung Fu taster sessions. Super Magical Parties will also be running a session along with Maddie4Music, Drumming by CJ and also Theatre Works.

If that wasn’t enough, there will be face painting by Suzanna Make-Upps and twinkle hair accessories and henna by Hannah Gunton.

Picnics are welcomed and a barbecue will be served.

Doors open at noon and tickets are £30 for a family (two adults and up to three children under 16 years of age), single tickets cost £12 per adult and £5 per child.

Buy them online at www.marthatrust.org.uk/sandwichprom or call 01304 610448.