Friends and relatives of a Bradford musician who died cruelly young from breast cancer have raised a massive £9,200 in her memory.

Liz Bray was well known throughout the city for her Irish folk music with the band Avalon, and was also loved by a generation of youngsters through her work with Bradford social services' adoption and fostering department.

She died in October aged 46 in the Marie Curie Centre, Bradford days before a day-long charity gig she had organised from her hospital bed.

Gravely ill, she masterminded the fund raiser in her last days together with Melborn pub landlord Eamonn Halloran, because she was so determined to give something back to the Marie Curie Centre, which is based at the former Leeds Road hospital.

The £9,200 raised through the concert on October 25 will pay for improvements to the conservatory used as a communal area by patients.

Liz's mother Helen, of Allerton, said the fund raiser had been a fantastic tribute to her daughter.

A succession of bands played and the entertainment went on from lunchtime late into the night.

Revellers dug deep, contributing to raffles and stalls to boost the appeal as much as they could.

Liz's family, including mum Helen, sisters Heather, Sue and May and brother Neil helped with the fund raising.

Mrs Bray said: "It was a great day and lovely to see that all her friends were there for her.

''The Marie Curie Centre was such a comfort to Liz in her last days."

Brenda Doyle, fundraiser for the Marie Curie Centre, said: "The event was a wonderful tribute to Liz.

''It was terribly sad she died shortly before it took place, it was an indication of how hard she worked, even while a poorly in-patient, to really make sure the thing was a success.

"She was a very determined woman. It was a terrific event and a great effort on behalf of all her friends who took part.

''It's wonderful they have raised so much money for us, and of course we're delighted."