ORGANISERS of the Cotswold Show and Country Fair at Cirencester Park are hoping to attract record numbers of visitors to raise money for charity.

Lord Apsley, one of the event's organisers said: "We've always made a point of putting something back into the community by way of cash donations to local charities, community groups or those involved in the conservation of country life."

This year's event on Saturday, July 9, and Sunday, July 10.The show plans to feature new attractions, such as camel racing, chariot racing, wolves and a 60th anniversary commemoration of VE Day and VJ Day.

Ticket prices start at £8 for adults, with a family ticket for four priced at £18.

For more information about the Cotswold Show and Country Fair and its attractions visit the show website at: www.cotswoldshow.co.uk