A FESTIVAL packed full of music, dance, history and fun for all the family in Gunnislake has even more events this year, if you like a bit of nostalgia and choral music.

For railway buffs and lovers of local history the festival is offering a first time treat when director Phil Lilley brings his film 'The Last Train to Callington' to the public hall on Wednesday, August 1, to kick start the four days of events.

In 1966 the railway line from Callington to Gunnislake was axed. This documentary uses unique footage of steam and early diesel and will evoke happy memories of this branch line.

The organisers of the festival are also delighted to add another musical dimension to the celebrations with the world famous Callington Singers who will be providing an evening of choral music in St Anne's Church for the first time.

Committee member Les Rendell said: 'Each year we try to do something different and we hope a lot of people will come and join in the festival.

'Once again there will be a fabulous local history exhibition organised by Mandy Rolf with special emphasis on Royal events, this being the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and there will also be a focus on the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic.

'Throughout all the days of the festival the four local pubs will be hosting music, dancing and karaoke and on the Saturday which is festival day, there will be plenty going on in the village car park'

Events begin at noon with the parade and Flora Dance and this is followed by the Dartmoor Border Morris dancers, Samba Kernow Samba band, the Filipino Crew dancers and local bands.

There will be a falconry display, Punch and Judy, bouncy castle, stalls and Gunnislake Local Amateur Dramatic Society will be presenting a sequel to their panto 'Babes in the Wood', seen earlier this year, plus an impromptu later afternoon performance with local participation.

St Anne's Church will also host an exhibition by the Festival Group of Artists throughout the four days and there will be a guided walk on August 2 at 6pm from the car park along the 'old roads' of the village.