CARTMEL Races' 2016 season will start on Saturday, May 28, with gates opening at 10am, the first race at 2pm, and Simply Red performing after the last race.

There is no racing on Sunday, May 29, and gates will open at 3pm for a concert by Jools Holland starting at 6pm.

Gates will open at 10am on Monday, May 30, and Wednesday, June 1, with the first races at 2.25pm and 2.20pm respectively.

Village residents and businesses should have received letters explaining traffic control measures and further information is available from the racecourse office on 015395-36340.