ELSTEAD’S annual paperboat race will make its long-anticipated return next weekend.

The theme of this year’s race - which is on Sunday, July 1 - is ‘Celebrating Vote 100 & Inspirational Women’.

Awards will be given to the winners of the junior and senior races. Refreshments will be available on the day.

Registration for the races opens at 11am on the day with the heats at Elstead Moat commencing at 12 midday.