Cleckheaton's 14th annual folk festival promises to be bigger and better than ever before, with concerts, singalongs, ceilidhs, workshops and a procession.

The renowned festival, between July 6 and 8, has become a regular and popular event in the town's calendar and attracts crowds from all over the country.

This year bands include Couch, Artisan, Bradshaw Mummers, Firm Friends and Free Spirit.

Solo artists include Bob Fox, Bob Wood, Bram Taylor and Diz Disley.

All the events will take place in the town hall and nearby pubs and clubs.

In the run-up to the event, fundraising concerts are being held at the Golden Fleece pub in Birkenshaw.

On March 2, Whitney Gin and the Brian Preston Band will play, on April 27 Steve Tilston & Bad Habit will feature and on May 25, Taggart & Wright, Kathy Aveyard & These Girks Don't Dust will entertain.

For further details and booking information, contact the festival office at 7 Listerdale, Liversedge, or telephone (01924) 404346 or e-mail cleckheaton.folk

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