SOUTH Cerney village is getting itself ready for its biggest event of the year at the end of this month.

The South Cerney Street Fair and Duck Race will be on Bank Holiday Monday, May 25.

However, there will be live music throughout the weekend in the big marquee in the grounds of Atkyns Manor, South Cerney.

One of Gloucestershire’s finest free family events, there will be over 60 stalls and attractions, live bands and entertainment, Go Karts, magician, bouncy castle, fairground rides, craft stalls, Butts Farm, cream teas and a pig roast.

There will be parking for all visitors at the South Cerney Army camp and a free vintage bus from the camp to the Street Fair site.

The organisers are looking for help on the day setting up and clearing up, stewarding, manning stalls and selling ducks. Cotact Katherine on 01285 862206 or 07821093763.To book a stall email Emma at emmaclatworthy62@gmail.com.

*Events in the Big Marquee at Atkyns Manor: Friday, May 22 (7.30pm to late): Locomotion. Performers of 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and current pop and rock. Licensed bar, bring a picnic, tickets £10 from Mike Powell 01285 860636 or Phil James 07941 260703, the Post Office, Spar.

Saturday, May 23 (7.30pm to midnight): The Curious Little Big Band. Licensed bar, adult tickets £10, under-16s £7.50, from Katharine Isles 01285 8622066 or 07821 093763, the Post Office, Spar.

Sunday, May 24 (7–11.30pm): Sounds & The Sirens plus Adam Okin. An evening of live music – pop, rock and indie covers. Licensed bar, tickets £10, from Wendy O’Keeffe 01285 860838 or 07793 741240, the Post Office, Spar.