A DEDICATED group whose fundraising for cancer charities is now in its fifth decade are in the running for a Community Pride award.

Dunnington Cancer Support was set up 46 years ago by residents in the village eager to raise money when the sister of a founding member died from the devastating illness.

One of the original members, Nancy Andrews, is still doing her bit today to rake in cash for York Against Cancer - the city's charity helping residents and their families affected by the illness.

They have used the shop at the Reading Rooms in Church Street since 1980.

The group currently consists of around 35 members who run events, hold coffee mornings and run a newly opened shop.

Committee member Anne Abbiss, 49, who nominated the group for Community Project of the Year, said: "We raise approximately £15,000 a year through opening our nearly new items shop five days a week and holding two coffee mornings throughout the year and holding monthly jumble sales.

"As you can imagine this takes a lot of dedication and commitment from our volunteers who all are very passionate about raising funds for York Against Cancer.

"The group is still going strong today and currently consists of approximately 35 people who continue to raise money for York Against Cancer.

"The current group work admirably giving up many hours of their own time to continue the good started back in 1968."

The Community Pride Awards are sponsored by Benenden and jointly run by The Press and City of York Council.

All nominees must live in, or contribute to life in, the City of York Council area. Around three finalists from each category will be invited to the awards ceremony at York Racecourse in October, when the winners will be revealed.

You can make a nomination online at yorkpress.co.uk/pride/. Entries must be submitted by Friday, July 17, and include a picture.