Dronfield ready to rock for annual festival

Dronfield hosts its eighth annual music festival at Carr Lane Recreational Ground, the Dronfield Woodhouse Sports and Social Club, Dronfield.

An all-day musical event to raise cash for local charities will feature special performances from Australian singer-songwriters Carus Thompson and Dave Gander, with local acts including The Steve French Band.

The charity event has raised around 18,000 for the Motor Neurone Disease Association, The Cavendish Centre for Cancer Care, Rygate Respite Centre, Sincere Support, The St John Ambulance Brigade and local youth groups.

There will be a bar, tombola, barbecue, jamming and music workshops, children’s games, carnival entertainers and food.

Festival organiser John Aspinall said: “We are looking forward to building on the success of last year's venue move. I think everyone agreed that the more compact size of the venue at Dronfield Woodhouse Sports and Social Club created a much friendlier and more relaxed atmosphere for the festival.

“We are honoured to have some international artists performing this year but we do of course have plenty of local acts.”

The festival runs from midday to 11pm. Tickets are available in advance from Geoff’s DIY at the Civic Centre, the sports and social club or from John Aspinall on 0114 2890610 or 07770 584287. Tickets cost slightly more on the day - 8 for Adults, 4 concessions, 20 for a family and under eights are free.

Log on to www.dronfieldonline.co.uk or www.dronfieldmusic.co.uk for more information.