Sandcastles and beanjar in parish Liberation plans

A sandcastle competition is among the attractions at this year's Liberation Day celebrations at L'Eree

A sandcastle competition, tug-of-war, live music and Guernsey delicacy beanjar are among St Peter’s Parish’s Liberation Day plans.

The free event will take place on L’Eree common and beach on 9 May, between 11:00 and 21:45 BST.

The annual celebration commemorates the end of the German occupation of Guernsey in World War Two.

Event organiser Anne Thomas said the event would be about "community celebration".

More than 100 military vehicles, classic cars and tractors will be taking part in this years Liberation Day cavalcade

Visitors will be able to watch the Liberation Day cavalcade at about 12:20 BST, with spectator seating available.

Other activities will include kayaking, football, a parish photo display, and a vintage war memorabilia stall.

Live entertainment presented by Dennis Burns starts at 11:00 BST and will feature a 1940s singalong and a line up of local bands, with local group Underdog closing the celebrations from 20:00 BST.

Organised activities will start on the beach at 14:00 BST and there will be a bar and various food stalls, as well as a meat draw at 17:00 BST.

Activities on the common include a climbing wall, colouring, playdough and a bouncy castle.