AFTER two years of torrential rain, organisers of the Bere Ferrers Watersports Day are hoping for good weather for this year's fun event.

It takes place on Saturday, June 6 at Bere Ferrers and will kick off at 3pm, with the first game starting in the mud of the River Tavy.

As usual, the barbecue will be open for burgers, hot dogs and bacon butties. The bar on the quay, run by The Olde Plough Inn, will be selling non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks, including real ale from the Sharp's and St Austell breweries.

Some of the delights awaiting children will be a bouncy castle and face painting. As the tide comes in, the popular crabbing competition off the quay starts at about 4.30pm, with two age classes.

The static motor cycle display, featuring some vintage models, always gathers a crowd. The games culminate in the hugely popular greasy pole, with combatants knocking each other into the rising waters of the Tavy.

After a short respite, the barbecue becomes a hog roast at 7pm, the bar continues selling drinks and the evening entertainment starts.

There is an abundance of musical talent on stage during the evening — headlining will be Kitty and the Lost Boys, the Tavy Tars will be singing a few shanties, duo Happy Sundays and the village's own Bere Band will be performing.

Bands will play from 7pm until 11pm with fireworks to follow.

A disco will finish the event up to midnight.

People who are coming by car should follow the direction arrows to an area of the Recreation Field cordoned off for vehicle parking, subject to weather conditions.