THE village of Heighington is holding a weekend of fun and celebrations to raise funds for a recreation playground for local children.

The fun starts on Thursday, May 12, and continues until Saturday, May 14, with a traditional village fun fair featuring Alice in Wonderland rides, Hook a Duck, candy floss, coconut shies, etc. On the village green there will be face painting, balloon modelling, hair braiding, cake and toy stalls and bric-a-brac. The event will start at 6pm on week nights and at noon on Saturday. All families are welcome. For further details call 07947 799290.