FAMOUS FACES IN TOWN

Brigg Fiddle Fest opens today - the 10th anniversary of the popular annual event, which draws scores of people into the town centre, boosting the local economy and helping to put Brigg on the map. It runs until Saturday.
The organisers promise a feast of violin music, featuring (among others) the very famous Tasmin Little (pictured) and Fairport Convention, the Black Diamond Ceilidh Band and Wootton Fiddle Club.
There will be workshops, street entertainment, craft and music stalls.
The event is centred on the Angel Suite, off Market Place, where a bar will be located.
Today: Young people’s ceilidh and concert, Vale of Ancholme Music and Technology College, 7pm. This event was a huge success last year.
Tomorrow: Classical concert, in the Angel Suite, featuring internationally renowned violinist Tasmin Little (7.30pm).
Friday: Fairport Convention (acoustic), Angel Suite (7.30pm).
Saturday: Afternoon concert, featuring Chris Garrick, Hot Club Jazz Quartet, and Old Blind Dogs (3.15pm); evening concert, featuring Tab Hunter and Ben Paley, and Altan (8pm).
Various workshops will also be held, including some for complete beginners, jazz violin and flat picking guitar.
On Saturday a fiddle busking competition will be held, with a first prize of £70.
It will be judged by Brigg and Goole MP Ian Cawsey and Town Mayor Coun Michael Doherty.
For further details about the event contact Carol Dawson. Tel (01469) 530561, or email caroldawson897@btinernet.com