Members of the DMP playing squad and coaching staff will also be in attendance before they take on Scottish outfit Ayr, in the clubs only home pre-season fixture ahead of the 2016/17 campaign. (Kick Off 3pm).

There will be lots of activities going on throughout the day including:

• SG Petch Car Show
• Dave Coates Stunt Show
• Star Radio Live Roadsow
• Food Outlets
• Face Painters
• Peppa Pig
• Emergency Services Display
• Fun Fair Rides & Inflatables
• DMP Merchandise & Membership Stall
• Children’s Activities & Giveaways
• Free Entry to the Game (Via The Cross Bar)

Entry to both the family fun day and the pre-season fixture is free – however the Mowden Park Community Team will be taking donations on the gate. All funds raised will go towards continuing the important work undertaking by the Mowden Park Community Scheme.

So join us at The Northern Echo Arena on Saturday 20th August from 12.00pm till 2.30pm for the family fun day and 3.00pm for the pre-season fixture.

For more information on our event sponsor SG Petch visit www.sgpetch.co.uk/darlington or follow them on social media t: @sgpetch f: www.facebook.com/sgpetchdarlington

Matchday sponsors for the fixture will be Bella Italia. For more information visit www.bellaitalia.co.uk/italian-restaurant/darlington or follow them on social media t: @Big_Bella f: www.facebook.com/bellaitalia.co.uk