THE festival season is set to kick off this weekend with the return of Walkstock, raising money for Walkhampton Pre-school.

Four bands will be entertaining locals with their mix of live music on Saturday (March 3) in Walkhampton Hall.

Bloody Offal will start the proceedings, followed by the Cashiers — recent winners of the Chesnut Appeal Battle of the Bands, 3's A Crowd and the Avatars.

To add to the fun there will be an optional fancy dress theme of 'Essex'.

Tickets are £6 on the door and doors open at 7.30pm with music starting at 8pm.