Bridstow School's Strawberry Fair was a great success on Saturday. Despite the rather damp weather, the school was crowded with people taking part in the fun and enjoying the displays. Local guitarist, Simon Titley entertained people with songs before Paul Ellery, Drivetime presenter of Wyvern FM officially opened the proceedings.

The Wyvern team were very friendly and as well as entertaining everybody, helped out with announcements throughout the afternoon. The team also gave the children balloons and bags full of sweets and information on recycling.

There were lots of competitions and games, a fantastic raffle, (Tina won a £30 voucher to dine at the Red Lion) and there was a lovely chance for parents and children to work together, making oak leaves to add to a beautiful painting by Cheshire artist, Paul Bradley. The painting will eventually hang in the library.

The total sum raised by this lovely event is not yet known, but judging by the queues at the barbecue and refreshment stalls, the bottle stall, treasure map and all of the other attractions, I think it fair to say that the organizers and those who attended did pretty well for the school.

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Lovers of the blues are in for a real treat at Broome Farm, Peterstow this evening. Internationally acclaimed Blues star Kent Duchaine will be performing there. Kent Duchaine began his musical career at a very early age, learning to play the ukulele at the age of six. He got his first electric guitar when he was thirteen and progressed from forming a garage band with his friends to sharing the bill with the likes of Albert Collins and the great John Lee Hooker.

Kent Duchaine has played festivals all over the United States, Canada, England, Norway, Ireland, Italy, Switzerland and Edinburgh amongst many others, receiving rave reviews. The Sunday Times named his concert one of the five best concerts nation-wide. 'Kent Duchaine's commitment, enthusiasm and love of the Blues shines through his every move and transmits itself to the audience.' (Blueprint Magazine). 'Not only is Kent Duchaine a well known master of the Blues, his guitar playing is exceptional and his deep, intriguing voice makes a great combination.' (Orkney Today - Orkney Blues Festival).

This evening's concert will begin at 7 pm with an excellent support band featuring very talented young musicians, Toby Lovell, St.John Millinczuk and Adam Daffurn. Kent Duchaine's performance will commence at 9 PM Tickets cost £5 and are available from Broome Farm or by telephoning 01989 567232 or by emailing ross_cider@talktalk.net. A licensed cider bar will be operating from 6 PM until 11 PM and food will be available. This is an event not to be missed!.

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