CULCHETH residents will soon be asked to reveal the 'secret identity' of the 'superheroes' in their community.

Selfless people who seem to have special powers when it comes to tireless charity work and village projects will be recognised as part of this year's Community Day on May 4.

The event, organised by Culcheth and Glazebury Parish Council, is held on the Village Green and attracts hundreds of families every year while raising funds for good causes.

But visitors should swot up on the Avengers and the X-Men as this year's Community Day has a superhero theme with everyone encouraged to dress up as their favourite character.

Cllr Chris Vobe said: "A superhero theme was something that parish councillors couldn’t resist, and our plans for the day give the opportunity for everyone to get involved in a variety of ways.

"Whether you are part of the generation who grew up in the golden age of Marvel comics, or a fan of the modern wave of superhero movies, dust off your web-slingers, fire up the Batmobile and join us on the Village Green for what promises to be another successful day.

"Remember to keep a look out for our fantastic centrepiece – a ferris wheel that we’ve christened The Culcheth Eye."

All the usual favourites will also return including Trumble the Clown, the veteran car, motorcycle and tractor display, the pet show, the cake baking competition, fairground rides and a schools art competition.

Cllr Matt Smith added: “Community Day has undergone something of a refresh in the past couple of years. With new features and attractions, it has become an event not to be missed.

“Like always, there will be something for all the family this year – whether its entertainment from classic acts like Trumble the Clown, or one of our new superhero-themed performers, we will warmly invite everyone."

- More details on how you can nominate Culcheth's 'superheroes' will be announced soon