EXCITEMENT is mounting as TV favourites Space Chickens is coming to Knutsford.

The Puppet Van, featuring an adventurous chicken who is blasted into space to solve our planet is the star attraction at a free family show.

Picnic in the Park will be held on Sunday, September 22, from 12 noon to 4pm, on St Helena’s Field, beside Adeleide Heath Academy in Longridge.

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The science fiction comedy animated TV show promises intergalactic adventure from the hen house to the Milky Way.

Puppetry and banjo synth music follow this rocket-fuelled tale – all on top of a van.

This new day of theatre, music and community fun is being organised by Knutsford Town Council.

A community picnic area will be set up front of the stage.

Residents are invited to gather their friends and family, a blanket and chairs and enjoy a free day out.

A literary tent, crafts, steel drum band, Lower Moss Wood and barbecue promise plenty of fun and laughter.

Children can create a bug hotel, a five-star luxury experience for visiting insects.

Knutsford Bake Club will be hosting a competition in a bake-off tent

The mayor of Knutsford, Cllr Colin Banks will judge the best birthday cake to celebrate the council’s 50th anniversary.