SUPPORTERS of incarcerated US solider Chelsea Manning will be holding a two day festival this month to raise funds for her family.

Three events are being held as part of the festival, called The Manning Truthfest.

Chelsea Manning has roots in Pembrokeshire and Ireland.

Irish actors, musicians and other supporters will travel over on the Rosslare ferry to Fishguard where they will be welcomed by Chelsea's Welsh-Irish family members.

They are due to perform live at the Shamrock Bar, The Square, Fishguard on Friday, January 10 from 7.30pm and again at the Picton Centre, Freemans Way, Haverfordwest on Saturday, January 11 from 2pm - 5pm.

Both events are entry by donation and the Saturday event is suitable for all ages.

On the Saturday, there will also be an evening event with live Irish music and acts plus buffet at the Labour Club, Dew Street, Haverfordwest from 7.30pm. Limited tickets are available at £5 each for this event.

For more information and ticket enquiries email wiseupforbm@yahoo.com.

Proceeds from the event will go to a fund being set up to help Manning's family visit her in America.