Highlights of this year's event are:

Magnificent kite ballets of aerial displays set to music, from world famous kite teams.

These teams include the father and son duo of Team Spectrum, Carl and Bryan. They perform wonderful dual-line kite duets to music, one notable routine flown with long rainbow tails in a beautiful and elegant display. Carl also flies as “three kites, one man” in an amazing display of skill. He is one of only three people in the United Kingdom to be able to do this

Another notable team attending are the husband and wife duo of Close Encounters. They perform inspired duets together as well as performing tutorial sessions within their routine, explaining the basics of dual line kite as well as some useful hints and tricks to make dual-line flying easier.

Also included will be a unique six man stunt team – The Air Heads, performing with expert air dynamic kites in an impressive display of precision ballet. They also bring along their group of Chinese dragon kites, filling the air with dragons as they fly the long, fragile kites en mass.

The ever entertaining four-line kite team - Flying Squad, will also be displaying their routines at Blackheath. Flying revolution kites in synchronized ballet, they embody another type of kite ballet, in contrast to the dual-line ballets.

World renowned and intrepid kite commentator, Andy King who will provide useful and insightful commentary on the spectacular displays and kites in his own unique manner.

Jos and Kaatje Valcke from Belgium – known throughout the world for their superbly details 3D inflatable kites including a Jester and Native American Squaw.

The famous Decorators multi-line display team. Spectacular moves with four line kites.

Members of the Wigsley Wings display team with their large inflatable kites including their large Octopus.

The Beccles Bunch Hugh and Lyn Blowers – returning again this year and specialising in inflatable and artistic kites.

From Holland we have Robert Valkenburg with his Wind Gallery - Aeolian Musical Instruments.

From Belgium we have also Ivo van Olmen and Jazzy Tanghe with his trains of inflatable animals plus Michel Depuijdt and Jeroen Colpaert with their selection of inflatable kites - including a giant guitar.

For people interested in staying nearby The Clarendon Hotel, Montpelier Row, Blackheath, London SE3 0RW. Tel: 020 8318 4321 or email: relax@clarendonhotel.com. is the nearest hotel.

For information about other places to stay, go to www.lewisham.gov.uk and search on ‘where to stay’. Follow the links to Visit London or the Lewisham Tourist Information Centre. 020 8297 8317 or email tic@lewisham.gov.uk

There is free on-site parking for registered kite fliers only. You must book in advance by sending us an SAE with your car registration number (to the normal address on the home page. We will issue passes and location details. Other parking is available in Greenwich Park and in Blackheath Village (or local roads). The council preference is to use your bike or public transport.

The Bike and Kite Festival will take place from 10:30am each day. The event has been organised by the Kite Society of Great Britain and Countrywide Event Management on behalf of Lewisham Council. Sponsored by Transport for London.

Anyone interested in trading at the event should call 0845 5050605 for details. Prices run from £60 to £200.

We hope you will support this event.

We look forward to seeing you there.