FAMILIES are invited to the 13th annual kite festival.

The event will take place at the Wick Country Park on Sunday September 13.

The event, hosted by the Friends of Wick Country Park, offers a great day out for the family.

Children can learn to make and then fly their own kite, aided by member of the Essex Kite Flying Group.

The free event will take place from 11am to 4pm.

Children should be accompanied by an adult. Further details are available on the group’s website at http://www.friendsofthewickcountrypark.co.uk/kites_cars.shtml.