FLOAT ON…

e sky’s the limit as Cheshire Balloon Fiesta comes to Bolesworth on 4th-6th August! e action-packed, family-friendly weekend promises massed balloon launches, iconic tethered balloons on show, and spectacular glow displays lighting up the evenings. A star-studded line-up of musicians and entertainers includes singer Heather Small and indie pop band Scouting for Girls, as well as fun for children of all ages including Andy and the Odd Socks, and Brainiac Live. Day, weekend and

A new tradition

Northgate Folk Festival brings a thrilling day of experimental and contemporary folk to the heart of Chester on 26th August

Headlining at Alexander’s Live is Brìghde Chaimbeul, a past winner of BBC Radio 2’s Young Folk Award, who recently featured on Caroline Polachek’s ground-breaking album Desire, I Want to Turn Into You. An exciting line-up also includes Shovel Dance Collective. Tickets £14 at www.alexanderslive.seetickets.com camping tickets are all available, nd out more at www.bolesworth.com/balloon- esta

DID YOU KNOW?

The first balloon passengers in 1783 were a sheep, a rooster and a duck!