A PAIR of Bradford newlyweds are looking to find and help a couple affected by cancer to have a memorable wedding day.

Owen and Joanne Brown, from Apperley Bridge, had been due to marry in August next year, but decided to bring their wedding forward and married last November.

They now hope to donate their original deposit for the Victoria Hall in Saltaire to a couple whose lives have been affected by the disease and are in need of a wedding venue.

The Browns have teamed up with Yorkshire Cancer Research (YCR) in a bid to find a deserving couple they can donate their gift to. The charity, a partner in the recent Telegraph & Argus Bradford Crocus Cancer Appeal, concentrates on improving cancer outcomes across the county by raising awareness of cancer and how to prevent it.

Victoria Hall has agreed to transfer the date of the wedding, which is currently booked for Saturday, August 26 next year, to a couple nominated by the Browns.

The pair have paid a £500 deposit, leaving a remaining £3,000 to pay for the full event.

The package accommodates 120 guests for a wedding ceremony, up to 180 guests for a wedding breakfast in the main hall, rising to 300 guests for an evening reception.

It also includes all furniture, table linen, a discounted drinks offer, use of the Main Hall’s AV system and microphone, a portable music player, and a wedding co-ordinator.

Mr Brown, who formerly worked as an administrator at Bradford and Keighley Magistrates’ Court, said he and his wife were working with the charity to find a fitting couple who would benefit from their deposit and see that it wouldn’t go to waste.

“We chose Victoria Hall initially as we both enjoy spending time in Saltaire and it is an attractive venue that retains its vintage look,” he said.

“Our family has personally been affected by cancer, and we are hoping that Yorkshire Cancer Research can help us find a couple who may also be affected by the disease who are interested in the venue.”

Patsy Robertshaw, events, partners, and regional fundraising manager at YCR, added: “We’re delighted to help Joanne and Owen find a couple to take the date and venue for the wedding.

“Hopefully a couple local to the region will be able to accept their kind offer.”

Anyone interested in the offer should contact Mr Brown via e-mail at owenb604@gmail.com.