MUSIC, comedy and good food helped raise thousands of pounds in the fight against cancer.

The third Ska BQ in Dorchester was held at The Spice Centre and Rian Harvey, a 15-year-old who is in recovery from leukaemia, was the guest of honour.

The event raised £2,884 for Cancer Research UK at the Steve Charles Help a Friend Fund, which supported Rian and his family during his treatment.