HATHERLEIGH Festival is alive and well — today (Thursday) sees the start of the biggest little festival in the Westcountry!

The amazing programme of 41 events includes a Friday night appearance by 'hKipper' — a ten strong musical line up including Steve Warbeck, score writer for 'Captain Corelli's Mandolin' and 'Shakespeare in Love' and Paul Bradley who played Nigel in Eastenders — beginning at 9am this is one not to be missed.

For a full programme or to book tickets call the box office on 01837 810823.