ORGANISERS of a military event are staging their biggest show, on Saturday.

Stockton Sports Centre, Tilery, will be the venue for Parade Ground 2001, organised by members of the Teesside branch of Mobility International.

Having progressed from the first exhibition, in 1981, it promises to be the biggest and best so far, reflecting many aspects of the region's military heritage.

Participants from throughout the North-East and further afield will hold demonstration and public participation war games, a war games competition, re-enactments and military equipment displays.

Visitors will be able to buy Christmas gifts from more than 35 retailers, or from the modelling and war gaming bring-and-buy stalls.

The event has been organised by war game and model-making enthusiasts David Clemmet and Thomas Davidson.

Mr Clemmet said: "We staged our first exhibition as a one-off event to celebrate the International Year of the Disabled."

The event opens at 10am. It costs 45p for adults and 15p for children and pensioners. All proceeds will be donated to Mobility International.