Texan fiddler John Permenter is back by popular demand at Calne Country Music Festival this summer.

It is the 15th year of the festival, which is the only one of its kind in Wiltshire.

The weekend event attracts thousands of people from across the UK and this year festival organisers said people would be travelling from Europe to come to the event.

This year as well as raising funds for Calne Community Transport the festival will be sharing its profits to help a new south west children's hospice near Bristol.

The event will be held at Beversbrook, Calne, from July 2-4. Acts include Country Cattin, Dusty Rhodes Band, Fever and the John Douglas Band amongst others.

Other attractions include western stalls, children's fancy dress, a disco, fast draw contest and a licensed bar.

Tickets are now on sale for the festival. Advance tickets for the full weekend cost £20 for adults, £15 senior citizens and £5 for children. Children under ten are admitted free.

Camping and showers are available free but must be booked in advance on (01249) 812845.