PREPARATIONS are well under way for this year's Lanchester Show.

The village event on Saturday and Sunday includes horse and pony classes for most breeds, a wide range of trade stands, a new craft tent, various types of food vans, a beer tent and both members and public catering.

Children are invited to bring their own dogs, with the possibility of a pet dog race for them.

There will be falconry, gun dog and ferret displays all weekend with a fully registered Kennel Club dog show on Sunday. On Saturday there is a car boot sale being held in the top half of the field adjacent to Esp Green Farm.

Other popular attractions include a vintage machinery section, with motor cycles, cars, tractors, tractors with implements and collections of machinery.

There will also be a ploughing competition and an opportunity to see and experience what it was like in years gone by, with a demonstration by the reigning world champion.

Entry fee is £2 adult, £1 children and concessions.