A day of family fun is taking place in Oakengates this weekend - the first in a series of high street celebration events in the town.

Dancing grannies, face painters, bouncy castles, mascots and chalk artists will all be part of the event on Saturday 23 May (10am-3pm), organised by Telford & Wrekin Council’s Pride in Our High Street programme.

The event has been sponsored through Morris Property’s social value fund - the contractor which has completed the renovation of retail units on Limes Walk in the town as part of the Council’s Theatre Quarter project.

This programme of high‑street‑focused celebrations is being delivered to increase footfall to Oakengates, support local traders and encourage community use of the town centre.

On the day, entertainers will encourage visitors into shops and businesses will have the opportunity to promote their range of special offers to entice people in.

The Oakengates Theatre Quarter project has regenerated Oakengates town centre, transforming the 1960’s shopping precinct into a modern, welcoming shopping experience for residents and visitors.

Other events are planned for Saturday 8 August and Saturday 15 August, which will both feature a children’s summer trail starting at the new Oakengates Library on Limes Walk and running across Market Street, Limes Walk and New Street.

You can find out more about Telford & Wrekin Council’s Pride in Our High Street programme here.