If you love listening to music in a park in summer, and have been quietly crying into your beer over the loss of three major local events recently, then here is something to put a smile back on your face.

Now in its 16th year, Music in Nork Park is an afternoon of entertainment which organisers promise will be "bigger, better and more ambitious" than ever this year.

The Marching Band of the Redhill Corps of drums and band will kick off proceedings by marching from Eastgate to the park. 

Visitors will then be able to kick back and enjoy performances by Ben Thomson as Elvis, recognised as the country’s no.1 impersonator of The King; Sarah Pullen who will be entertaining with Songs from the Shows; and Colin Roy and Friends - all returning by popular demand.

They will be supported on the bill by the 7T Disco band and some lively songs from the RBC Gospel Choir.

For youngsters, pottery and face-painting, a traditional puppet show, swing boats and a bouncy castle will be on offer.

There will also be a grand raffle and refreshments including a hog roast, ice cream, tea, and a beer and wine tent.

Organisers are expecting 2,000 to come through the gates, now that the popular 21-year-old Music in the Park event, which was run by Carshalton Beeches Rotary Club in the grounds of Carew Manor, the Music in Nonsuch Park event, and the music event in Priory Park, Reigate, have all been cancelled.

Peter Bright says: "Fortunately local residents can still enjoy a summer afternoon of quality entertainment here in Nork.

"These other events all charged significant amounts for entrance but here it’s free.

"We have suffered a fall in attendance in a couple of previous years due to the weather, but by careful budgeting and tremendous support from local businesses we have been able to carry and continue undeterred."

Simply go along, bring a chair or a picnic rug, plenty of sun cream and relax to the music.

Any money raised on the day will go towards funding next year’s event.

Music in Nork Park; Nork Park; Nork Way; Banstead; July 21; 12.30pm to 5.30pm; free entry