Urban and Civic plan summer barbecue and fun day at Gannets Cafe in Middlebeck, August 16

A growing community will hold a day of family fun and food this weekend.

Urban and Civic will hold their annual summer barbecue and fun day at the Gannets Cafe in Middlebeck.

The event will take place this Saturday (August 16) and from 12pm to 6pm and is free to attend.

Alongside delicious food provided by Gannets, a licensed bar from Blue Monkey Brewery, and an ice cream van, there will be fun activities for all the family, including a bouncy castle, craft fair, face painting, and garden games.

There will also be the chance to get up close to birds of prey with Owls ‘R’ Us, and take on fitness challenges with Transform Middlebeck.

Keeping everyone entertained will be feature live music from three different acoustic acts; Scribble Victory, Gary Toward & Sam Woodings, and Claire Shaw.

Simon Murphy, Urban and Civic’s community development lead for Middlebeck, said: “Come and join us for a sizzling summer barbecue and a day filled with family fun in and around Gannets Middlebeck.

“It’s the perfect way to spend a summer day with your loved ones, full of food and drink, music and fun.

“This summer barbecue is the latest in a series of events we’ve organised at Gannets aimed at bringing the community together and providing fun for all the family right in the heart of Middlebeck.

“We can’t wait to welcome everyone and to continue planning some great events and opportunities for the people of Middlebeck.”