MARYPORT council's annual fun day will be held on Wednesday, August 9.

Every schoolchild in the town received a poster and tokens before the end of term.

The tokens entitle them to a free ice cream,a turn on a bouncy castle or with Nerf gun and a penalty shootout.

The fun day will take place on the green area behind Shiver Me Timbers on the harbour.

Admission is free and activities will include face painting, glitter tattoos, music, head-to-head sports themed games, refreshments, balloon modelling, candy floss and more.

The event will run from 1pm to 4pm.