Roll up for the Billy Kart Derby

DAREDEVIL racers are being set a four-wheeled challenge in Page Park. The park will be turned into a race circuit for a day when it hosts the first Page Park Billy Kart Derby on September 9.

People are being encouraged to enter teams then design, build and race their own 'pushcarts' - non-motorised go-karts - for the event, which will have separate races for children and adults.

Entry is open to individuals, schools, clubs and community groups, who can use the event to raise money for charity.

Businesses are also being encouraged to sponsor or enter teams, support the event and get their names seen.

The races will take place around the park's clock tower and part of the path heading towards South View, with teams of three competing in divisional races throughout the day.

There will be prizes for the race winners as well as for the best karts, best competitors and best-dressed team, with people encouraged to wear fancy dress.

The event is being organised for the Friends of Page Park by Tom and Melody Beard of the park's Bean Tree Cafe.

A prototype kart built for the friends by Downend Men in Sheds was on display at the Coronation Big Lunch event on May 7 but teams can build their karts out of anything they like, with use of recycled materials encouraged.

Melody said: "Your kart can look however you want - as long as it's got wheels, it's safe and is completely people-powered. We're interested in hearing from community groups or businesses who want to enter a kart or sponsor one."

Staple Hill's YOU Foundation and 1st Bristol Muslim Scouts have already entered teams for the derby, which will have separate under14s and over-14s competitions.

People can enter the derby and find more information on the Page Park Billy Kart Derby page on eventbrite.co.uk, at bit.ly/3WlASp8

Anyone not online can ask for more details at the Bean Tree Cafe.