A SECOND World War Dakota flypast is set to be among the highlights of Warrington Disability Partnership’s internationally-recognised Disability Awareness Day (DAD) this weekend.

Now in its 24th year more than 20,000 visitors are expected to attend the world’s largest not-for-profit, voluntary-led, pan-disability exhibition, which will once again be hosted at Walton Hall Gardens on Sunday from 10am to 5pm.

The Royal Air Force spectacular, scheduled for 1.10pm, will help kick-off proceedings at the annual celebration of support services that enable disabled people, carers and families to stay independent.

Visitors travel from all over the UK for the event which includes a tented village housing 250 exhibitors - including equipment suppliers; transport; holidays; leisure and employment providers; and support groups and services.

A free park and ride service at Wilderspool Park and free bus service every 30 minutes as of 10am from Warrington Bus Interchange will be available as well as scooter/wheelchair loans service.

An outdoor sports zone will also include a variety of activities as well as the event playing host to disabled performers Carly Ryan and Martin Finn from the BBC’s ‘Autistic Superstars’.

For more details call 240064 or visit disabilityawarenessday.org.uk.