The event, formerly known as the Family Fun Day, is taking place on Sunday, September 14, in Oaklands Park, from midday to 4pm.

A marching band will open the day's fun by leading a parade from the City Cross to the park, where an Olympic 2012 flag will be raised to signify the handover of the games from Beijing to London.

More than 20 local sports groups are offering free taster sessions for all the family, including fencing, judo, bungee run, rifle shooting, circus skills, golf, football, rugby, cricket, climbing, dry sailing and gladiator jousting.

After participants have collected stickers from at least five different sporting groups, they will be entered into a free draw to win lots of sport-related prizes.

Arts and heritage groups from across the district will also show off their talents and recruit new members.

Other entertainment on offer includes street funk dancers and local bands on a HydeMartlet performance stage.

The Spirit FM roadshow will entertain the crowds, and council teams will be on hand to offer information and advice on the services they provide.

The council's community safety officers will run free bicycle marking sessions on site, while the district museum has set up a sporting timeline to illustrate the popularity of sporting activities through the ages.

For more information, or if you would like to volunteer to help at the event, contact Amy Roots, community sport development officer, on 01243 534871, or via email.



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