BELLY dancers will be one of the many acts taking part in the Cricklade Town Festival this year.

The festival, now in its third year, kicks off on June 7 and runs until June 28.

Other events include a classic motorcycle rally and a kite festival on June 15, a cycle treasure hunt on June 22 and Hen Party, a light hearted evening of poetry, prose and song on June 11.

Chairman of the festival Nigel Wynne, said: "This year's programme follows our theme of arts, music, entertainment and community-led activities throughout the town.

"The festival is about creative ideas and entertainment, community involvement and fun for everyone.

"It aims to to bring people together to promote Cricklade the first town on the Thames.

"We are particularly excited about bringing back Abbalike doing their brilliant set of Abba hits from the 1970s.

"And at the other end of the spectrum, we are proud to have Helen Cole performing a harp recital at St Mary's Church."

This year the festival is raising money for Music Alive, a charity based at Bentham House in Purton.

Tickets are on sale at Baileys News and C&R Grocers in Cricklade.

Alternatively visit the website at www.crickladetownfestival.com for more details about events.