Youngsters taking part in KM Walk to School projects across Kent and Medway are invited to Buster’s Big Bash, a free day of fun and games for all the family.

The event celebrates the success of green travel schemes including Walk on Wednesday (WOW) and Active Bug, organised by the KM’s charity department, as well as the KM reading scheme Buster’s Book Club.

The annual mini festival is being staged on Saturday, May 16 at Dane John Gardens, Canterbury and will feature a double record attempt to create the largest walk to school ‘crocodile’ and the biggest teddy bears’ picnic in the county.

Other activities will include pedal go karts from Atlantis Entertainment, a beat the goalie contest run by Canterbury Eagles Under 8's football team, and mask making with Anna Bell from Westgate Gardens, as well as balloon modelling and a Punch and Judy show.

Last year’s KM Walk to School Song Contest finalists will entertain the crowds with a group singing performance from the bandstand.

Event organiser Debbie Martin of the KM Charity Team said: “This is an action-packed event with lots of exciting things for children to see and do. It’s a great day out and best of all it’s free!”

KM Walk to School is supported by Kent County Council, Medway Council, Ashford Borough Council, Canterbury City Council, Maidstone Borough Council, Swale Borough Council, Thanet District Council, Three R’s Teacher Recruitment, Countrystyle, Specsavers, Eurostar, Mini Babybel, Golding Vision (part of Golding Homes), Orbit South, Southern Water, Westwood Cross, Whitefriars shopping area and Leeds Castle.

To register for free tickets to Buster’s Big Bash, visit www.kmwalktoschool.co.uk and click on ‘Event Booking’.

• Schools wanting to find out about WOW, Active Bug or Buster’s Book Club can visit the above website or call 0844 264 0291.