A woman who lost her first baby to miscarriage has raised money towards the future of Keswick Convention through sales of the book she wrote about her experience.

Sarah Moore, a reporter at The Whitehaven News and Times & Star, published For the Love of Lentil in June.

It details Sarah and her husband Gary's journey of seeking to become parents, learning they were expecting and losing their baby, nicknamed Lentil.

Sarah, who has volunteered at Keswick Convention since 2010, decided to donate £1.50 for each copy sold during this year's event to Keswick Ministries, which runs it.

She handed over £126, which will go towards the Derwent Project, a scheme to turn the town's former pencil factory into a new home for the annual event.

Sarah said: "The strapline of the Derwent Project is 'reserving a seat for the next generation'. I don't know whether I will have children of my own eventually but I do know is that, whether I have a next generation of my own or not, I have a part to play in ensuring that the next generation, and the next, and so on, get to hear and learn about the love of God.

"It's really humbling for me and Gary that Lentil's legacy has been able to help the Derwent Project in this way."

David Sawday, chief operating officer for Keswick Ministries, said: “Sarah and her husband Gary are valued members of the volunteer team who have served at Keswick Convention for many years.

"Sarah’s book, For the Love of Lentil, gives a truly honest insight into the couple’s longing for a baby, the heartache of miscarriage and God’s abundant grace in their lives.

"We are so grateful for the donation of £126 towards the Derwent Project. We would like to thank Sarah and Gary for their generosity and faithfulness in serving with Keswick Ministries."

Sarah's book is available at The New Bookshop in Cockermouth, Bookends in Keswick, Cornerstone Christian Bookshop in Whitehaven and www.sarahmooreonline.com

An ebook version is available from Amazon .