Corey's Day is set to return with packed programme

The event is for Corey Kelly who was diagnosed earlier this year.

Corey's Day had to be rescheduled after heavy rain during the May bank holiday weekend, and Corey feeling unwell, forced the event to be cancelled. 

Now, set for August 10, the day is expected to be bigger than its original plans. 

The day will start at 12pm at Eaglesham Park - Dereham's rugby club - and will go on until 10pm, five hours longer than the initial time. 

Corey's Day is expected to be bigger and better than the original plans. (Image: Paul Sandford)
Paul Sandford, owner of the Railway Tavern and one of the organisers of the event, said that Corey had been "devastated" when the May 26 event had to be postponed.

"I personally promised him a bigger and better day - and we won't let him down.

"We've got loads of musicians who have kindly said they'll join in for this one," Mr Sandford said. 

The day's programme includes appearances from Leon Mallet, the 'East Anglian Boy' singer, as well as Tegan Long, Laura T and DJ Nathan Dack. 

"We're still looking for someone to fill the 8pm slot, so for anyone who's interested, let me know," said Mr Sandford.

All money raised will go towards Corey's family to assist with medical bills. 

Earlier this year, the Kellys were struck by the news that Corey had been diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. 

Dereham boy Corey Kelly, 11, won a gold medal at the Jujitsu UK championships in 2023. (Image: Supplied by family)

His cancer treatment involves frequent hospital visits and chemotherapy sessions, which has also forced much of Corey's sporting activity to be put on hold.

To honour his love for sport, Tom Youngs - a former England rugby player - will be opening the event in a game with the Dereham Select 11 against the Norfolk Select 11. 

There will also be an auction where one of the items up for grabs includes a holiday to Spain for six. 

Although the event is free to attend, the organisers ask for a small donation.