THE World Christmas Cracker Throwing Championship will be taking place in Tiverton this Saturday, December 12.

Pop along to Phoenix Lane, between 11am - 1pm for some festive fun at the competition which is being staged for the third time.

Over 200 contestants from across Devon and Somerset will again take to the street in the free contest, all attempting to be crowned world champion just by throwing a Christmas Cracker.

There are some prizes for the winners in the men, women, junior boys and junior girls categories from local stores such as Banburys, Marks & Spencer and Lloyd Maunders.

It is expected the winning distance could be decided by a matter of centimetres, so all are invited to have a go at the competition.

More information can be found at www.wackynation.com/christmascracker.