A meningitis charity is to benefit from a fund-raising day in Rolleston held by one of the largest fraternal organisations in the UK.

The Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes (RAOB) is hosting a charity day for Meningitis Now which will include a tombola, Play Your Cards Right, coconut shy, book stall, paintings and much more.

The event will take place from 10am until 4pm on Saturday, July 8, at Rolleston Club, in Burnside.

The RAOB is one of the largest fraternal organisations in the UK and helps members, their families, dependents of former members and other charitable organisations.

The main principles of the RAOB are friendship, charitable works, social activity, mutual support and care.