EXPECT a few thrills and spills in Galashiels later this month as community leaders hit top gear.

Business group BID Galashiels has organised a day of high-octane fun in and around the town centre on Saturday, August 25.

And taking centre stage will be the dare-devil riders and skaters from Team Extreme.

On top of the professional stunt displays in Bank Street Gardens, there will be a seven-metre high climbing wall and a gladiator duel arena.

A live music stage will make sure the thrilling spectacle has the perfect soundtrack.

And for the energetic there will be Zumba and Spin Bike sessions with Live Borders.

Several buskers have also been booked to make sure the day goes with a swing.

Co-organiser Andrew Poole told the Border Telegraph: "We're incredibly excited to be bringing a professional stunt team to Galashiels.

"This is a real first.

"Team Extreme perform daredevil stunts throwing themselves sometimes twenty foot into the air on their skateboards and BMX bikes.

"This alone promises to be an exciting spectacle to watch.

"Add into that the other attractions on the day with the climbing wall, the gladiator duel arena, a live music stage and demonstrations of Zumba and Spin Bikes, the whole day is shaping up to be something very unique for Galashiels and a whole lot of fun for everyone.

"And importantly, everything on the day is free."

The event is the latest venture from BID Galashiels in an effort to create improved trading and business for the town.

Andrew added: "BID For Galashiels is a business community led organisation seeking to establish a Business Improvement District for Galashiels town centre.

"Part of that project is to demonstrate to local businesses how we can improve footfall and visitors to the town.

"This event is just one example of how we may be able to do that on a more regular basis, if the business owners vote positively for a BID to be established when they are balloted in November this year."

The fun day will run from 11am until 4pm and will be supported by a live outside broadcast from Radio Borders.