Charity day in memory of Castle Brom soldier

A CASTLE Bromwich pub will be hosting a charity day in memory of a teenage soldier who died while fighting in Afghanistan.
Rifleman Joe Murphy, who grew up in the suburb and attended Archbishop Grimshaw before enlisting with the Army, was killed by an improvised explosive while attempting to rescue a fellow serviceman.
This month marks the seventh anniversary of the 18-year-old's death.
The charity event, to be held at The Farthings next Saturday (July 9), will be raising money for the armed forces charity SSAFA.
A DJ, face painting and a bouncy castle will be among the attractions and visitors can also enjoy a BBQ (weather permitting.) There will also be a cycle ride, leaving the Green Lane pub at 1pm.