The funeral of Nell Gifford will take place at Gloucester Cathedral next week.

Co-founder of Giffords Circus, Nell passed away last month following a long battle with breast cancer.

Her funeral will take place at 2pm on Monday, January 13.

A message on the Giffords Circus Facebook page said the event would be 'a celebration of Nell’s amazing life with all who held her in their hearts'.

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