I WOULD like to thank all patrons who have already sent their subscriptions for this year's Calne Music and Arts Festival which will take place from October 4 to 13.

Unlikely as it may seem to many people, Calne, with its annual festival and the Marden House Concert Series, is fast becoming known to a wider public as a centre of excellence for music and the arts.

Planning is already well under way and the festival will include a wide range of events both amateur and professional an art exhibition and workshops, orchestras, chamber groups, choral groups, jazz, folk, cabaret, theatre and talks.

There is also a festival bar and lunches are available each day.

As a charity we operate on a limited budget and rely heavily on local patronage to keep the festival going and maintain the high quality of events.

The subscription is £10, or £5 concessions, for which patrons have priority booking and free entrance to lunchtime concerts and codas.

Sponsors are sought for specific events.

Any individual or business interested in participating should telephone (01249) 812551 to discuss their advertising requirements.

We look forward to hearing from you.

CAROLE BROWNE

Treasurer

Calne Music & Arts

Festival

Cherhill