A day of dance in memory of Diana

Mother-of-two Mrs Hannah, from Kinnersley, near Upton-upon-Severn, was a founder director of Upton Folk Dance and Song Society and worked hard for the town's Folk Festival, besides helping to run local ceilidhs and singing with Vital Spark, the West Malvern West Gallery Band.

She was also a member of Upton-based ladies morris side Appleyard, which has organised tomorrow's gathering.

Mary Ward of Powick, who has helped to organise the event said: "Appleyard has done this in conjunction with Diana's husband Richard. We have sent out invitations to groups to join in a day which will celebrate the life of a very special person.

"Invitations have gone out to dancers who were associated with Diana and also to Vital Spark.

"It will be a day for anyone who knew Diana to come along and we hope there will be some shared dancing too."

Mrs Hannah, who had been a health visitor in Worcester, taught herself to play the concertina after major back surgery and was always keen to encourage others to learn to play.

A friend, Diana Maiden, who also worked with Mrs Hannah professionally, said she was a superb health visitor, who put great committment into her work.

Mrs Hannah died at her home last August, after suffering from cancer.

She was aged 54.

Her funeral at Worcester Crematorium was attended by hundreds of friends from the folk movement, many dressed in costume. There was morris dancing at the wake that followed beside the River Severn at Upton.

When her ashes were recently scattered on the Worcestershire Beacon, there was more singing and dancing.

Dancers at tomorrow's event will perform Diana's Fancy, which includes a variety of steps and aims to express the way in which Mrs Hannah always welcomed newcomers.

A Day for Diana will be held at The Three Kings, Hanley Castle, near Upton-upon-Severn from 11am to 4pm.