THREE women preparing for a gruelling cycle ride across the Indian desert are holding a fundraising event next week to support the fight against cancer.

Next October, Sarah Barron and sisters Claire Ingham and Louise Murray – all from Northallerton – will cycle 350km across Rajasthan to raise money for severak cancer charities.

The Christmas craft fair, from 1pm to 4pm on Saturday, December 3, is at Northallerton’s Methodist Church Hall. Admission is free.

On sale will be beautiful hand-made products ranging from Christmas cards and tags, hand knits, handmade soap, hanging decorations, cakes and more.

Refreshments and delicious home-made cakes and biscuits will also be available throughout the afternoon.

For more information, or to donate, call 07581-064-171.