Record numbers are expected this year at the South Norfolk on Show event which will take place in Long Stratton on Sunday, July 2.

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The council will be throwing open its doors from 11am till 4pm to celebrate everything that makes South Norfolk a fantastic place to visit, live and work in.

Last year 3,000 people joined in the fun and this year the council are expecting big numbers again at the popular annual community event held at South Norfolk House at Cygnet Court.

Local resident Vicky Moore said: 'We had a wonderful time last year, both my kids had their faces painted and I couldn't get them off the bin lorry.

'There were so many lovely cakes and yummy local food to buy and joining in the Zumba dancing was great fun. We will definitely be going again this year.'

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Radio Norfolk will be on the bandstand helping to get the celebrations underway, and there will be live music and performances from local groups throughout the day.

Children can have their faces painted, scale the dizzy heights of Spider Mountain, see the Police horses and be entertained by walkabout performers.

Visitors will be able to pick up unique gifts and treats from local craft stalls and businesses selling handmade goodies.

Food outlets will be selling Caribbean food, Asian noodle soups, Thai rolled ice cream and the more traditional hog roast. Locally made cakes and teas will also be available.

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South Norfolk Council's Community Pub of the Year - The Burston Crown will be running the beer tent this year.

Its award-winning couple Bev and Steve Kembery will be supplying thirsty show goers with local beers and ciders including Mill Green cider from Pulham St Mary and Aspalls Cyder brewed in Suffolk.

Bev Kembery said: 'If the weather stays like it has been, the day will be brilliant. We will be close to the bandstand so people can sit and enjoy the music with a drink. The ladies can enjoy a Pimms too.'

For more information about South Norfolk on Show visit www.south-norfolk.gov.uk, or search for it on Facebook.

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