On Bank Holiday Sunday, May 28, Major James John, of 157 Welsh Regiment, will be bringing some of his troop and army trucks to Llysyfran Country Park and Reservoir to assist the organisers of the Welsh Dragon Boat Championship.

Children will be entertained completely free of charge all day with a range of amusements and experiences, including face-painting, bouncy castle and tea cup rides, giant skittles using a mini-digger, Army trucks to climb on board, a magician and a mini disco in the marquee.

For those who wish to arrive early, there is camping overnight on the Saturday night and the Dragon Boat racing registration is 9 am Sunday morning, with the first races scheduled for 10 am.

Thousands of spectators gathered last year to enjoy the spectacle and there is plenty of on-site free parking courtesy of Nigel, the local farmer neighbouring the country park.

The event has on-site catering and a beer tent. It finishes with a brief medal ceremony late in the afternoon, so visitors will have a great day out in brilliant weather this year (if the forecasters have got it right!).