Disabled and able-bodied athletes are to be able to compete together in a new event to take place at Poole Stadium on Saturday 24 June.

Chunkfest, organised by Ringwood based House of Chunk, will raise funds for Diverse Abilities and injured ex-military personnel.

It will be the first hybrid sports and music festival in Europe with four specifically designed Strongman events alongside smaller challenges and competitions.

The day will also feature MMA and boxing displays and demonstrations of wheelchair rugby and boxing. There will be live DJs throughout the day, a variety of food stalls, and exhibitors from across the country showcasing fitness kit, as well as health and rehabilitation products. The day will also feature special guests from the Strongman World and paralympic athletes.

Tim, founder and owner of House of Chunk, said: “Following the sponsorship of two incredible adaptive athletes last year, we saw the amazing efforts the Disabled Strongmen and Women did competing at the Arnolds Fitness Event in the NEC in Birmingham last September. We realised there was no one out there in our industry actively trying to promote and encourage the adaptive industry, specifically where able-bodied and disabled athletes compete against each other.”

The event will continue into the evening with music including sets from Saints of Sin, live DJs, street performers and laser shows.

Claire Cooper, fundraising officer at Diverse Abilities, said: “We are really pleased to be involved in this unique event and get behind House of Chunk’s vision to promote and raise awareness of the adaptive community.”

Find out more and get your tickets at houseofchunk.co.uk/chunkfest.