A samba drumming group will perform a flashmob to raise money for charity.

Batida Rio, based in Fearnhead, will perform in Time Square on Saturday, October 12, to raise money for Warrington-based charitable organisations as part of World Mental Health Day.

The group is performing as part of Drum for Health, a global initiative to showcase the 'physical and mental health benefits of making music'.

Batida Rio is performing as part of Drum for Health (Image: Batida Rio)

As part of this, Batida Rio will be raising money for two Warrington-based organisations, Peace and Mind UK, and Stamp Out Suicide.

The group will perform from 1pm opposite Time Square Market.

Matt Nicholson, business director of Batida Rio, said: "We did something similar last year for World Mental Health Day, raising money for Mind, and it did really well.

They will be performing in Time Square (Image: Batida Rio) "People were really supportive, and we wanted to do it again now we're working on the Drum for Health initiative too.

"This year we wanted to support local, and encourage other bands across the UK to do the same for their local mental health charities, so we're coming back."

Lorna Peers, creative director, added: "Supporting the local community was important to us this year, particularly with our deep connection to the area."