A TRIBUTE will be paid to a hard-working cancer charity worker who lost her brave battle for life.

Even though Angela Oldfield was diagnosed with breast cancer, it did not bring a halt to her fundraising work for Ribble Valley & White Rose Ladies' cancer charity.

And the charity is dedicating its next major fundraiser to the memory of Angela, who was treated at Airedale General Hospital and by specialists in Milan, Italy.

Just last autumn the efforts of the charity and the 49-year-old mother of five, of Hainley Farm, Gisburn, were recognised by Cancer Research UK.

The national campaigning organisation presented the charity with an outstanding service' award, as Angela's parents looked on.

Fellow committee member Carol Maher said: "Angela's parents, Betty and John Crosier, joined us to represent her when we travelled to London to receive the award.

"They were able to visit the research laboratories with us and take some comfort in the hope that we will eventually manage to beat this most virulent killer."

Ribble Valley MP Nigel Evans hosted a celebratory dinner at the House of Lords in recognition of the achievement.

On May 2 the charity will be staging a charity tribute luncheon at the Rendezvous Hotel, Keighley Road, Skipton.

Carol said: "The charity will be dedicating the luncheon to Angela, as a tribute to her life and fundraising work, and hope that members will attend in support of the cause closest to her heart."

Angela's mother, Betty, of Settle Road, Gisburn, said: "All of Angela's friends are rallying around to raise money for the charity.

"I think it is really lovely and we are all doing our best to support the luncheon."

Angela was initially diagnosed with breast cancer but the condition later spread to her back.

Involved in farming all her life, she was a member of the Young Farmers at Gisburn in her younger days and was a keen public speaker.

She continued to judge cattle shows in the locality for a number of years.

She died on April 2 and her funeral took place at St Mary's Church, Gisburn.

She leaves a husband John, 49, and four sons - William, 19, Richard, 17, Michael, 16, Andrew 12 - and 10-year-old daughter Joanne.

For tickets for the luncheon, contact Karen Weaving on 01756 700100.