TODAY sees the start of a sparkling weekend of sport, fashion and glamour set to entertain and delight when the Asahi British Beach Polo Championships come to Sandbanks for the sixth time.

The organisers of the annual event hope it will be as glittering as ever and it has become a favourite in the summer social calendar, attracting celebrities, sports fans and locals to the peninsula.

This year expect to see Nicola Roberts of Girls Aloud and actress Michelle Collins among the VIPs, alongside other stars.

The entertainment continues well into the evening at the renowned Sandbanks Beach Parties, where players, celebrities and supporters will mingle until the small hours, with electric club nights on Friday and Saturday as top DJs provide the soundtrack for partying guests.

Tonight sees Bournemouth club night Coco Loco bringing an army of DJs including Gorgon City and Yasmin, Kidnap Kid, Hannah Wants, Jordan Peak and Bitcool.

All packed in the beach polo marquees along with the Funktion One Sound System and a one off VJ that will illuminate Sandbanks as the sun goes down.

The VIP area is to be hosted by reality TV show Made in Chelsea’s Ollie Proudlock. Saturday night sees swanky Kensington High Street club Amika hosting the party fun.

The club is favoured by such names as Jennifer Lopez, Diddy, Rihanna, Naomi Campbell, as well as royalty and stars of cinema and TV.

  • The Asahi British Beach Polo Championships begins today, for more information please visit the website sandpolo.com