Nine months of preparation will culminate in an extravaganza of fun activities at this year’s Oxford Leys Fair.

The popular community festival is expected to attract more than 4,000 people to the centre of Blackbird Leys on Saturday.

Organisers have chosen 'Green and Healthy Living' as the theme of the fair, which will be held in Blackbird Leys Park.

A range of activities will allow visitors to find out more about improving the wellbeing of the body, mind and soul.

Free salad-making, tai chi, yoga and street dance workshops will be open to the public before local companies take each other on in a tug of war competition. Sasha East, one of the fair’s organisers, said: "Everybody comes out for the Leys Fair and everyone enjoys themselves.

"It is at the end of the summer and it is a nice treat for the kids that have just gone back to school."

A tent dedicated to wellbeing, run by the Oxford Healthy Living Partnership, will encourage people to learn more about mental, sexual and dental health.

The partnership will also demonstrate an interactive volcano display, which is designed to highlight what happens when people feel they are ready to 'erupt' because of the pressures of modern life.

Zoe Millington, project development co-ordinator for the partnership, said: "It is going to be a good one this year.

"We have got a lot going on.

"I think it is going to be an exciting tent — there will be all sorts of quizzes and games to try out."

People will also be able to learn more about recycling and learning opportunities at the fair, which runs from noon to 5pm.

Children will be kept entertained with inflatable Sumo suits, Laser Quest, bouncy castles and a five-a-side football tournament.

A performance by local cheerleading group Strawberry Fayre Majorettes will entertain visitors and food from across the globe will be available to eat at the free-to-enter event.

Fair co-organiser Paul Isaacs said: "Everybody enjoys the Leys Fair.

"There is a good community spirit there.

"It is one of those annual events people look forward to."