A family will drive away in a new Nissan Micra - if they roll their dice right at a fun day to raise £20,000 for a Laindon community hall.

The Steepleview Community Association is hoping the event, between 11am and 4pm on Sunday, will bring them a step closer to their ambitious goal.

The cash is desperately needed for a new air conditioning system at the hall at Willow Fields, Steeple View, Laindon.

Toomey's car company, in West Mayne, Basildon, has given the Micra as the prize in a roll the dice contest.

The person who manages to roll seven sixes in one go will become the lucky owner of a new car.

Mari Hartgen, of the association, said: "On the day we will also have a bonny baby competition. There will be a hat parade, adult three-legged race, childrens' egg and spoon race and a performance by the Brentwood Drum Corps."

Entrance to the event is free. For more information, contact Mari Hartgen on 01268 410106.

Do you feel lucky? - fundraisers show off their big prize car, as well as fancy headgear they have created for their hat parade

Picture: ROBIN WOOSEY

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