The smell of burgers, sausages and juicy skewers will be wafting over the Thames today (Friday) and over the weekend.

Ravens Ait is holding a barbecue weekend and everyone is invited!

The Beer, Bar and BBQ event will run this Friday, Saturday and Sunday (April 16-18) and next weekend (April 23-25) and then on May 7-9, 14-16, 21-23 and 28-30. Fridays 5pm – 10.30pm, Saturdays 1pm – 10.30pm and Sundays midday to 7pm.

There is no time limit on the tables of up to six people. You can book at [email protected] phone 020 8339 6960 or just turn up on the day on the free ferry service which will get you to and from the island off the Queens Promenade near the Portsmouth Road/Grove Road junction.