Starting Thursday August 23 and running afternoon and evening sessions throughout the whole August Bank Holiday weekend, the Strumpshaw Country Music Festival once again takes place at Strumpshaw Hall Park just east of Norwich.

Starting Thursday August 23 and running afternoon and evening sessions throughout the whole August Bank Holiday weekend, the Strumpshaw Country Music Festival once again takes place at Strumpshaw Hall Park just east of Norwich.

I haven't been furnished with an exact, up-to-date list of artists appearing or running orders, but when I last heard there was the customary host of top names including John Permenter and His Band (USA), Raymond Froggatt, the Swing Commanders, Savannah (The Netherlands), Garry Perkins and the Breeze, Henry Smith's Country Dreams etc, etc.

And some local bands also make the grade to appear including Jeff Gallant and the Norfolk Cowboys, Sidewinder and old favourites Budgie Coleman and the Mustard Band.

There is the usual array facilities including trade stalls, bar, two dance floors etc.

This is a big festival in a big marquee with a big line-up and, as with all events everywhere, the management reserve the right to make changes at any time!

Telephone 01292 269859 or 07752 631036 (Full weekend tickets £69 afternoon and/or evening sessions available - children under 14 free with a paying adult).