Regulars from a Halesowen pub are fighting back against plans to replace it with a supermarket by staging a charity event aimed at proving it would be a "travesty" if it was lost.

The Hasbury Inn, in Hagley Road, will host the event on October 3, with proceeds going to a fund to help a local toddler struck down by a life-threatening brain disease.

"Save the Hasbury Inn" is the title of the event, which will include family entertainment and food from 12 noon.

Hasbury Inn owners New River Retail plan to close the pub and replace it with a Co-op supermarket.

Belle Vale Councillor Simon Phipps said: "Dudley councillors have approved the plans but the Hasbury Inn has almost doubled its custom since February and we are hoping that if we can persuade New River Retail how successful it is they may decide it should continue as a pub.

"We are all determined to show everyone what a community asset this pub is and what a travesty it would be if we lose a pub with a huge heritage in Halesowen.

"Clearly events like this wouldn't take place if it was a shop and not a pub."

Those attending the charity event, which will include a bouncy castle and face painting, will be asked for a £2 donation on the door and there will be evening entertainment, starting at 7pm.

"Save the Hasbury Inn" member Tracey Mountford, aged 54, of Halesowen Road, Cradley Heath, a regular at the pub for many years, will have her head shaved during the evening.

Mrs Mountford, who has created a "Save the Hasbury Inn" Facebook page, said: "Sharon Elliot, who runs the pub now, has been very successful at making the place work as a pub - but with all this talk about a Co-op, she is looking at it being closed despite all her efforts.

"We want people to rally and come along to this event to try to keep the pub open."

Proceeds from the day will go to a charity for Skye, the two-year-old daughter of Harry Warren and his partner Mel Slater, of Drews Holloway South, Cradley, who fell seriously ill last November.

The little girl has Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, which caused her to lose the ability to walk, talk and eat and has left her with learning difficulties.

Skye's Dream Fund has been set up to help provide for Skye's needs.