A domestic abuse survivor who now owns her own pub is holding a family fundraising day to help give back to one of the organisations that helped her.

Tara Jepson is holding a family friendly music festival, Yacht, Stock and Barrel, at the Yacht Tavern in Woolston, on August 4, to raise money for Women's Aid.

The event will include a number of bands, such as Mconnels and Co, Shadow Falls and The Daytonas, all of whom are waiving their fees for the event.

There will also be a raffle, with prizes including tickets for Paultons Park, Romsey Rapids and Adventure Wonderland, as well as other items such as a bike. There will also be lots for children, such as glitter tattoos and a candy floss machine. Tickets are £8 for adults, children go free.

Tara said that it was important for her to give back to an organisation that helped her when she needed it.

"Women's Aid gave me my freedom back," she said.

"They gave me a new life that I didn't think I was going to have again.

"It's hugely important for domestic abuse survivors to speak out," she added.

"There is a lot of ignorance around it. It's still a very taboo subject, and sadly the victim is often blamed, which is very unfair.

"As well as raising funds, I also want to raise awareness about domestic abuse and show that there is life after abuse. I feel very strong now."

As well as raising funds, Tara is also organising a collection of items such as toiletries and toys, to be given in care packages to women and children who arrive at refuges with nothing.

She hopes that the event will raise £3,000 for Women's Aid.