A MAJOR fixture on Oxenhope's calendar returns to the village this coming Sunday. (July 1)

Oxenhope Straw Race starts at noon outside the Waggon and Horses pub, in Hebden Bridge Road, and finishes at the Dog and Gun, in Denholme Road. Routes through the village will be closed from noon until 4pm with diversions in place.

Jane Barrett, one of the race's organisers, said: "As ever we've had a great response from people entering this year.

"Registration and late entry will take place in The Bay Horse, on Saturday, between noon and 4pm.

"We are encouraging people to enter online, as that's the only way of guaranteeing a place in the event. Places at registration are limited and will be on a first come first served basis.

"We're excited and pleased to be welcoming CBBC to the event this year. Presenters from their programme, All Over The Place, will be competing and their participation will be televised later in the year.

"As ever our thanks go to the local pubs, Oxenhope Social Club, Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, Cullingworth Scouts, the Keighley Scout Service Team, not to mention all the residents of Oxenhope for their support for the event."