THE FOLKESTONE SANDCASTLE COMPETITION 2011 – who will be crowned the Folkestone Sandcastle King or Queen this year??

The event is in its fifth year and all proceeds go to The Church Street Project – local providers of creative therapy and counselling to children in Shepway.

Where: Sunny Sands Beach, Folkestone

When: Sunday July 24th

What time: 11am start. Judging by BBC's Kaddy Lee-Preston (and crowning) at 2pm

What happens: Families, teams and individuals get allocated a plot of the beach and have 2 ½ hours to complete their masterpiece to be judged by BBC's Kaddy Lee-Preston!

Anything can be created – last year’s winner did a mini Stonehenge and entries have included giant turtles with sunglasses, a vintage car, a giant octopus, a horse, a seagull and a replica of Deal Castle! It’s a great excuse to muck about in the sand, work together as a team and get competitive.

How to enter: Register now! Call me (the event organiser) on 01303 240452 or email me with your name and address to get your entry pack and sponsorship forms – alternatively, collect an entry pack from my gallery at 21 The Old High Street, Folkestone. Bring any sponsorship raised to donate to the charity with you on the day.