ORGANISERS of one of the region’s most popular events are teaming up with the Star to offer lucky readers the chance to win family tickets.

Woodvale Rally presents the Woodvale Transport Festival at Victoria Park in Southport on Saturday and Sunday, June 22 and 23.

The show will offer a fun-filled weekend for all with a range of attractions for enthusiasts, collectors and for those looking for a great family day out.

This year will see the return of the hugely popular model aircraft demonstrations.

General manager Peter Wood, said: “To have the model aircraft this year is fantastic. The demonstrations are a real crowd-puller, and we are so pleased we have been able to accommodate this big attraction at Victoria Park.”

The Liverpool and District Model Aero Club will be carrying out displays on both days.

The show will also feature vintage and classic vehicles, motor vehicle clubs, military jeeps, classic and vintage motorbikes and motor cycle clubs, monster trucks, model boats, model railways, model car racing and stationary engines.

Other highlights include the Spitfire Display Team, who will have the Mark IX Spitfire RAF Bowser and supporting ground equipment on display.

New for this year’s event is ‘Skyfall’, giving showgoers the chance to experience the thrill of riding a zip-line and, back by popular demand, is the thrilling and original ‘Wall of Death’ Ken Fox Troupe World Tour.

Other attractions include martial arts displays, dance displays, water boats, giant slides, children’s fairground rides, a craft fair, car boot sale, model steam train rides and numerous trade stands.

Also entertaining the crowds throughout the weekend will be a selection of bands including the Savoy Jazzmen and Mike Byrne and the Sunrockers.

Laurel and Hardy look-a-likes will also be spotted around the showground. A picnic area is located next to the bandstand.

Free parking is close by at Princes Park. and a free vintage bus service will operate from Southport’s Chapel Street station to the showground and back every half hour.

Public camping is also available this year on site at Victoria Park and costs £60 for three nights.

Tickets cost £5 a day for adults and accompanied children under 15 are admitted free. In advance three tickets are available for the price of two (£10) from Woodvale Transport Festival, PO Box 30, Southport.

For details telephone 08447 409172, or for tickets and camping and trade stand details visit woodvalerally.com or email info@woodvalerally.com.

For the chance to win one of five family tickets to the festival answer the following question and send entries, marked Woodvale Competition, to St Helens Star, 23a Hardshaw Street, St Helens or email, subject: Woodvale, to news@sthelensstar.co.uk including your details and a daytime contact number.

The closing date for entries is Thursday, June 13. Winners will be notified.

 QUESTION: In which park is the Woodvale Transport Festival being held?