Wednesday 20th October 2010

Chesterfield is preparing to stage its biggest and best ever Arts and Market Festival.

The three-day event (28th - 30th October) will see diverse and varied events taking place with guests including Lau, winners of the Best Group in the 2010 BBC Folk Awards and Shappi Khorsandi, one of the hottest comedy talents in the country.

The nation's favourite orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic, returns to the Winding Wheel on Thursday with their programme of Mozart's Violin Concerto No 1 and Beethoven's Symphony No 4, as well as the brilliant Introduction and Allegro by Elgar.

Also at the Winding Wheel on Saturday is the former BBC war correspondent, Martin Bell, discussing his latest publication 'A Very British Revolution', which gives his unique view of the expenses scandal that rocked Parliament.

The town's indoor and outdoor markets will be gearing up to welcome new visitors and the ever-popular Continental Market will be held each day on Low Pavement.

The hotly contested 'Sausage Competition' will take place in the Market Place between 11am and 2pm on Saturday.

Beer lovers can sample the delights of over 30 local beers at the CAMRA beer festival on Friday and Saturday in the Market Hall.

The Crooked Spire will play host to influential harpist Máire Ní Chathasaigh and guitar wizard Chris Newman on Thursday and on Friday 'Vivaldi's World' comes alive with Fiori Musicali.

The Garden of Light in Queen's Park will be a stunning backdrop to the Festival with its aerial Fireworks on Thursday and Saturday, a fire juggling spectacular on Friday and the ever-popular Lantern Parade taking place from the Crooked Spire to the Park on Saturday evening.

Cllr Ray Russell, Leader of Chesterfield Borough Council said: "We have over 60 different events taking place at various venues in the town so there really is something for everyone to enjoy.

" I will certainly be attending as many events as I can and I'd encourage everyone in Chesterfield to come along and enjoy the very best of what’s on offer over the three days."




Tickets for the Festival are available from the Tourist Information Centre at Rykneld Square, at the Pomegranate Theatre box office or online at www.chesterfieldvenues.co.uk

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