UP to 10,000 people are expected to turn out by the Thames this weekend to take part in the fifth Marlow Town Regatta and Festival.

The popular event, which attracts people from all over the county, as well as town officials, personalities and sportsmen, has already sold out of ticket subscriptions to the enclosure on Saturday.

Organisers believe that the dragon boat racing competition is set to be the biggest on record.

Sir Steve Redgrave and his wife Anne will officially open the festival at 10am on Saturday.

Formal dress should be worn by everyone attending.

See this week's Marlow Free Press for more details.