AN event promoting modelling as a hobby will take place at Barry Island this Saturday, March 9.

The event, at the Glamorgan Wartime Heritage Centre, Barry Island train station, will be open to the public from 11am to 4pm.

On display will be model kits and displays of aircraft, AFVs, sci-fi and trains.

Event organiser Ade Pitman said: “The aim of this event is to promote the modelling hobby, and both the Glamorgan Wartime Heritage Centre and Barry Tourist Railway, by providing an all-weather, all-season attraction at Barry Island.”

Admission is free.

For details, visit www.wartimeglamorgan.co.uk