HUNDREDS of dogs are their owners will take part in a fun day of competitions and displays.

Bark in the Park, at Lake Meadows, in Billericay, will also include children's rides, a range of stalls and even zorbing.

The Essex Dog Display Team, which has appeared in popular television programmes including The Only Way is Essex, Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway, and The Paul O'Grady Show.

Competition categories include Cutest Puppy, Junior Handler, Best Rescue Dog, Scruffiest Dog, and Dog Most Like its Owner.

Kevin Blake, councillor responsible for leisure and the arts in Basildon, said: "This promises to be a fun day out for dogs and their owners.

"There is also a serious side as well and that is to help develop a good understanding between dogs and their owners who can watch and learn from experienced dog display teams about techniques for safe dog control. And with displays and trade stalls on the day there is plenty of help and advice for dog handlers."

Bark in the Park will take place from 10am on Saturday. For more information, visit www.lakemeadows.org.uk.