FINAL preparations are underway for Northwich River Festival’s weekend return on July 14 and 15.

Building on last year’s Dragon Boat racing, duck race and street theatre, there is still time to enter a raft racing team, and you can also try out the inflatable obstacle course.

Pirates will be among the crowds, Mid Cheshire SUP and Vale Royal Sub Aqua Club will take to the water, and Wirral Community Narr-owboat Trust will offer boat trips.

There is free parking in Verdin Park on both days, and two evening open air concerts will round off each day’s proceedings.

Money raised will be split between the Alzheimer’s Society, the RNLI and Northwich Rotary charities.

northwichriverfestival.org.uk