A FILM night is to be held in Birchwood that will raise awareness of Motor Neurone Disease.

The event, which will be completely free to enter - with free parking, too - is being hosted by the Motor Neurone Disease Association.

There will also be free snacks on site, too.

Birchwood's charity film event will be held to coincide with Global Motor Neurone Disease Day, which is on Wednesday, June 21.

Taking place on Birchwood Park, the film night will feature a showing of Jim Carrey's The Truman Show.

The film will begin at 5.30pm on Wednesday, June 21, and will be in the Generator, which is found within the Engine Rooms on the business park.

This event is being hosted by the south Lancashire branch of the Motor Neurone Disease Association.

Although the event, parking, drinks and snacks are free, donations to the MNDA are being gratefully accepted by the group.

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Birchwood Park's buildings will be lit up in blue and orange later in the evening for the MNDA’s 'illuminated buildings' campaign to raise awareness of the disease.

Booking for the event is essential, which will allow organisers to know how many people require catering - you can book the event at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/motor-neurone-disease-mnd-awareness-film-evening-tickets-654882068897

Motor Neurone Disease is currently incurable, and has had a recent spotlight shone on it due to the work of Kevin Sinfield following his former teammate Rob Burrow's diagnosis of MND.

The NHS says: "There's no cure for MND, but there are treatments to help reduce the impact it has on a person's daily life.

"Some people live with the condition for many years.

"MND can significantly shorten life expectancy and, unfortunately, eventually leads to death."

It is hoped that the event on Birchwood Park will raise further awareness of the disease, and will help in the attempts to find a cure for the disease.

The Motor Neurone Disease Association's film night will take place at 5.30pm on Wednesday, June 21, at the Generator in the Engine Rooms at Birchwood Park.