Burford Festival kicks off next week (From Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard)

Burford Festival kicks off next week

THE Burford Festival which runs from Friday, June 17 to Sunday, June 25 presents a remarkably varied programme which really does have something for everyone.

Music ranges from the Burford Orchestra, the Bochman Quartet, the Burford Singers in an Opera Gala and the excellent Cotswold Children's Choir, to Street Opera, the Yetties, jazz, blues and barbershop, not forgetting the Stonesfield Silver Band.

Colin Dexter talks about his famous creation, Inspector Morse, a panel of experienced gardeners take part in Gardeners' Question Time, there's a street party in Sheep Street, a bowls match and supper at the Bowls Club, family fun at the Primary School and a Sixties Evening and a Christie's Valuation Day in the Festival Marquee.

Already sold out is the opening concert featuring Instant Sunshine and an evening of poetry and song which includes Richard Briers and Joanna David. So don't miss out.

Book your tickets by telephoning 01993 823 590 or calling at the Visitor Information Centre in Burford's Sheep Street.