INVERKEITHING is set for one of the biggest charity events of the year with a knockout fundraiser from the Hyperclub. 

'It's A Knockout II' is bigger and better than ever with 200 adults and more than 40 kids competing in the 'Total Wipeout'-style obstacle course.

Taking place on August 26, from 12-5pm at Ballast Bank, spectators can come and enjoy the free event that will feature a giant karaoke, 30 bouncy castles, fair rides, a beer tent, fire engines, owl magic, free kids zone for under-fives and much more!

It's all in aid of Hyperclub, run out of Ballast Bank Community Centre, for children and adults with learning difficulties and mental health problems. 

The charity offers educational activities, including karaoke, games and arts and crafts, 30 hours a week but want to extend to seven days a week if they can find a stable home. 

Founder Suzie Connelly, who won the Press Heart of Gold award at our Community Champions event last year, said: "We are doing the job that the council can't. 

"There is nothing on offer for kids and adults to be stimulated and we're funding this all on our own but we just want a stable home.

"Me and my volunteers would do it all hours of the day if we could because people just have so much fun.

"We hope the community can help us raise as much money as we can to improve lives."

Last year was the first time that the Hyperclub planned the family fundraiser and the event has more than doubled in size in just one year. 

The funds from 2016 helped open a sensory room and find a bigger space for them to aid even more service users including those who need support looking for a job. 

Suzie added: "30 hours is still not enough. A lot of parents bring their children along for a break because it's hard for them and siblings. 

"So many people can see the difference we're making.

"We are on all the referral lists because the council just don't have a budget to fund this stuff. 

"It's a knockout provides a great amount of funds for us so we are planning to do it every year. It's great fun and you get to support a great cause."