AFTER a controversial Dirty Dancing night was cancelled due to safety fears, a charity group are looking to pick up the baton and ensure film fans have the time of their lives.

Fundraising group Hug Me and Them, which organises events to raise money for Cancer Research UK, took to social media to announce their plans.

Posting on their Facebook and Twitter pages, the group said: “After the disaster that was meant to be the Dirty Dancing event in Glasgow, we’ve decided to do it for Cancer Research UK and do it properly.

“If you would be interested in having the time of your life for a great cause please post your interest here and volunteers will get cracking.”

Polarising opinion, the Dirty Dancing Movie Experience hosted a number of events in The Govan Shed over the weekend, promising “a pop-up cinema, amazing drinks and street food”.

However, with the cancellation of one of Saturday evening’s showings, as well as punters voicing concerns over the safety of the venue, many of those who had paid the £15 entry fee hit out online.

Posting on the event’s page, Carole MacDonald said: “I was prepared for the venue after reading the reviews on Friday night but nothing prepared me for not being able to hear the film and the colour going during the film turning everyone red.”

Many other fans were also left angry at the showing, with Carlin Quinn calling the evening “the worst experience of our lives”.

Responding to criticism of the set up and concerns voiced by the public over safety, organisers said: “There are no grounds for a refund based on health and safety, we invited someone from the council to come and visit the site last night and they confirmed the event and venue was acceptable.

“There have been over 1300 people at the event so while we accept that there have been negative comments these have been a small percentage of the attendees.

“Those affected by the cancellation will also be invited to a free screening in the near future.”

Established in 2013, Hug Me and Them have organised a string of events, both in Scotland and abroad, to raise funds for their charity.

A spokesperson for the group said that three of its members had been left disappointed over the weekend.

She said: “We were meant to be there over the weekend so we thought we should try and do it ourselves for charity.

“We raise money for a great cause, Cancer Research UK, so we hope people will get behind it and come along.”

As well as the potential film showing, the group have plans to sell flowers at the upcoming Pretty Muddy event on September 16.