A ONE-DAY festival with live bands, a barceue and boxercise sessions is being held at East Oxford Community Centre today.

The free party starts at 11am and also includes arts and crafts, bouncy castle, a bmx assault course and circus acts.

Recovery Festival has been organised by three charities, Aspire, Turning Point and Restore.

It aims to celebrate recovery from mental health problems, addiction or social exclusion.

A total of 27 local 'recovery services' organisations will have stalls at the event with information on the help they offer.

The family-friendly festival also includes face painting and other children's activities and runs until mid-afternoon.

See the Facebook event here: facebook.com/events/517485265257517