The Helensburgh Summer Festival will be held over two days this year with a new sponsor.

Jordan Clark of Stall Hire Scotland, Helensburgh's monthly market operator, has stepped forward to take the Summer Festival to new heights.

A two day road closure, in line with Winter Festival, has been organised and a full programme of market stalls, side shows, street food and family entertainment is planned for the event on Saturday, 11 and Sunday, August 12.

A spokesman for the Chamber of Commerce told the Advertiser: “There was a real danger this year that Summer Festival would not happen at all due to lack of funds and a shortage of volunteers willing to take it on.

“We are very grateful to Jordan Clark from Stall Hire Scotland for stepping t#into the breach and providing the necessary financial and practical support we needed to make it happen.”

Jordan said: “I was delighted to be able to help. I believe very much in Helensburgh as an attractive, vibrant town and am very pleased to be able to add to this through Summer Festival.”

The Festival, is organised by Helensburgh and Lomond Chamber of Commerce, coincides with the Helensburgh Farmers Market which this time will feature stalls ranging from crafts and gifts to amazing artisan foods and local produce.

While the market will occupy the upper part of Colquhoun Square a few traders, in particular the street-food sellers, will be in the bottom half along with a wide range of entertainment including the popular Victorian Chair o'plane ride, a striker kiddies strength test, bouncy castles.

Peninsula Trikes will be offering motorbike trike rides around the town.

And the Army Cadets will be running their inflatable obstacle course. There will also be a children's teacup ride, a climbing wall and a bungee bouncer.

There is still time for local businesses to organise their own events for Summer Festival or come along to join the fun in the square.

Let the Chamber of commerce know what you are planning for the event, so they can include it in promotions, by emailing fiona@letspromoteukltd.co.uk with details.