The countdown is on to celebrate RSPCA’s 200th birthday event at Block Fen Animal Centre in Wimblington

The RSPCA will be holding a birthday party like no other to celebrate its anniversary with a host of events across the country including Fenland.

Animal lovers and families from Fenland are invited to join in the celebrations as part of the RSPCA’s One Fun Day which will be held simultaneously at various locations across the country.

Block Fen Animal Centre in Wimblington will be hosting a One Fun Day which will include a fun dog show, a grand draw - with lots of amazing prizes to be won, a wide variety of craft stalls, live music, a food court, kids corner with face-painting and games as well tombolas.

There will be lots to do on the day for everyone

It will be held on Saturday, June 15 from 11am-3.30pm at the centre and entry is free.

You can find out more by following the centre’s Facebook page \- which has details of everything planned for the day including details of the dog show classes.

The event will be one of more than 70 events, which are also being held up and down the country at RSPCA animal centres, shops and other surprising locations!

No two One Fun Day events are ever the same, and you can find out what is happening near you by looking at this interactive map which highlights all the events happening on Saturday June 15.

One Fun Day is an annual event on the RSPCA calendar, but this year it is extra special because the charity is celebrating its 200th anniversary - with the actual birthday day being on Sunday 16 June.

It also gives people and communities the chance to come together to support their local RSPCA branches and centres and help improve the lives of every animal as part of a million strong movement to change the lives of animals for the better.

RSPCA staff volunteers and supporters are pulling out all the stops this year to make sure the event at Block Fen is one to remember.

Laura Prince, deputy manager at the centre, said: “It’s incredible to think that our charity has been helping animals for 200 years - making us the oldest animal welfare charity in the world.

“This is such an amazing feat and one that we can’t wait to celebrate with our supporters old and new at our one fun day event at Block Fen.

“We have so much going on that day including a dog show and lots of fun entertainment.

“We are also still in need of donations for our tombola prizes so if anyone can help we would be extremely grateful.

“We know the day will be one to remember and we can’t wait for people to join us in our celebrations.

“Events like these are vital fundraising events for our centre and help to raise money which will be used directly to help animals here at Block Fen.

“We’ve been changing industries, laws, minds, and animals' lives for 200 years. Together, there are actions, big and small, we can take to create a better world for every animal.”