A charity fundraiser who had hoped to reunite the cast of classic film The Railway Children for an event in Haworth next month has been told that only actress Jenny Agutter will be able to attend.

The event is a fun day and sponsored walk - taking in some of the Worth Valley locations used in the film - in aid of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust (CFT).

Tina Johnstone of the CFT had invited Jenny, pictured, who played Bobbie in the 1970 film, and actors Bernard Cribbins, who played station master Perks, and Sally Thomsett who was Bobbie's sister Phyllis.

But both Bernard and Sally are unable to attend.

"It's disappointing, but Jenny will be there and she will be taking part in the walk and selling autographs in return for donations to the CFT," said Tina.

"The Trust is very close to her heart, as her niece has Cystic Fibrosis.

"Jenny came last year to support our first Haworth fun day."

Graham Mitchell, who was a volunteer on the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway and appeared in the film as a railway guard, will appear at the event in his railway uniform. And members of local amateur dramatic societies will be dressing up as characters from the film.

Last year's event raised nearly £10,000 and Tina hopes to raise more this time.

More than 150 people have signed up for the six-mile sponsored walk and fun day on Sunday May 4 at Haworth Park at 11am.

For more details contact Tina Johnstone on 07762 365337.