Oxfordshire artists will join forces today to raise money for victims of the Pakistan floods.

The all-day event, at the Regal Centre, in Cowley Road, Oxford, will feature family activities, music, games, food stalls and an art sale.

Money raised will go towards helping the millions affected by the devastating flood, which killed more than 1,800 people in August.

Thousands of pounds were raised in the immediate aftermath but those behind OxaidPakistan said people were still in desperate need of help.

Organiser Lucy Howard said: “It’s very easy to forget what the Pakistani people must be going through.

“It may seem like old news to us now, but for them it’s a daily battle and the effects are going to be long lasting. We hope that we can get lots of people to turn up, enjoy a wonderful day of arts and music and support this worthy cause.”

The event starts at 2pm with a family fun day.

Then from 5pm-9pm a variety of local groups will take to the main stage, including singer-songwriters, a string quintet, folk band, a jazz and blues band and a choir.

Running at the same time in the neighbouring room will be an open mic event, offering acts the chance to have a high quality live recording made of their performance.

Miss Howard, who is a vet in Bicester, said the money would make a real difference.

She said: “A number of local artists have kindly donated pictures for an exhibition which will be up for auction via silent bidding.

She added: “We will also have a team of sketchers and people will have the opportunity to have their portrait sketched.

“Many Oxford shops and businesses have also donated prizes for a raffle.

“All proceeds will be split 50-50 between the Disasters Emergency Committee (Pakistan) and the Karachi Relief Trust, whose Pak Pani project is working to provide access to safe drinking water for those affected by the floods.”

Tickets cost £10 for a full day adult pass, or £5 for a half day, £3 for children and £15 for family ticket for the fun day.

  • For more information, go to oxaidpakistan.tk