PLANS are well underway for this year's British Beach Polo Championships in Poole - with organisers promising something special to mark its 10th anniversary.

The high-profile event returns to the golden sands of Sandbanks on Friday, July 7 and Saturday, July 8 with top polo players from around the world taking centre stage for the beach polo tournament.

During the days high-speed polo matches and beach volleyball will keep guests entertained.

Then in the evenings the marquees will be merged to form one big party area with artists Tom Zanetti and the Artful Dodger set to perform.

Poole-based property specialists Link Homes are the new title sponsors for this year's championships.

Event director Johnny Wheeler said: "Link Homes is a great fit for us. They are a leading local business with national and international reach.

"They have bags of credibility and energy. We are delighted to have them on board.

"Following nine successful years the Beach Polo has become an established annual regional event.

"Sandbanks is the perfect setting for us and combining this exhilarating sport with social and business interaction is a winning formula."

Link Homes director Kay Williams, said: ‘This is a great opportunity for us to team up with a fantastic and prestigious local event.

"We look forward to working closely with the organisers and hope to help bring new and exciting elements to the event."

General ticket sales start at £25 and go up to £165 for the VIP hospitality package.

For more details go to sandpolo.com.