Those under 18 are usually barred from public bars, but yesterday the Gun Hotel in Bowers Gifford was filled with the both the clink of glasses and the pitter-patter of little feet.

Bouncing with joy - fun organiser Mandy Bowler with Molly, 20 months Picture: MAXINE CLARKE

The pub held a fun day to raise money for Basildon Hospital's special care baby unit in honour of local baby Molly Bowler, who spent seven weeks in the unit.

The fun day, with an enormous inflatable castle, raised more than £200 for the unit.

Published Tuesday, April 22, 2003

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