NORTH WILTS FESTIVAL: Fun for all the family will be the order of the day at the Gazette and Herald stand during North Wiltshire Festival 2002.

The Gazette has organised three busy days of entertainments for children and the chance of a welcome rest for busy parents.

The Gazette bouncy castle will be up and bouncing on Saturday, July 27 and Sunday, July 28, raising funds for the St John0 Ambulance Appeal.

Youngsters can have their faces painted on Saturday from 10am to 11.30am and 2pm to 4pm, and all day Sunday. Hairbraiding will be available all day Saturday, with proceeds going to the appeal.

A Gazette stilt walker will be wandering around the show on Saturday and balloon modelling will be the order of the day on Sunday.

The Gazette has treats on offer for adults, too. A coffee bar will be open every day, as well as a Sainsbury's food tasting stall, with lots of free samples on offer.

Gazette staff will also be on hand to chat to visitors and find out what they think about the newspaper.

Visitors can also hand in entries to festival competitions, with a chance to win a day out @Bristol, or family season tickets for Bowood House, or Sunday lunches at Cumberwell Park in Bradford on Avon.