Mill Marsh Park, Bovey Tracey, will be a hub of activity due to the town's 750th Charter Celebrations tomorrow.

It will officially start when the fair and market is opened by Bovey Tracey mayor Cllr Avril Kerswell at noon.

Main events kick off with maypole dancing by Bovey Tracey Primary School at 12.30pm and supporters can also shimmy to the beat of the samba band, also from the school, at 1pm.

The fun continues with performances by Newton Bushel morris team at 1.45pm and at 3.45pm.

Drill displays will also feature. The Sealed Knot Civil War Society will re-enact a battle at 2.30pm and again at 4.30pm.

Bovey Tracey Fire Service is also involved in the celebrations and will carry out a demonstration in the park at 4.15pm.

Residents and guests can also enjoy archery and a demonstration of medieval bow-making, fair-

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ground rides, contribute to the charter mosaic construction and take a step back in time by viewing the Tudor Times exhibit.

The Band of the Adjutant General's Corps and modern military equipment displays will also be in the park. Bovey Tracey Horticultural Society have also organised a Victorian Flower Show.

Elsewhere in the town, many other events have been arranged throughout the day

Bell ringers at the Church of St Peter, St Paul and St Thomas will perform the Charter Peal from 10am, created especially for the one off celebrations.

Starting in Bradley Road there will be a grand procession at 10.30am, where residents and people from organisations will dress in costumes from years gone by to mark the day

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