LINTON will be hosting its fifth annual charity music and ale festival next weekend.

The three-day open air festival is a huge community effort, manned by volunteers, from June 17-19.

Headlining bands are Fleetwood Mac tribute group Rumours, on Friday, and Sherman Robertson - a blues star from Texas - playing with Blues Move on Saturday.

On Sunday, Lightnin' Wille and the Poorboys will bring the party to a close.

Other entertainers include Dana Gillespie and The London Blues Band - one of the hottest acts on the international blues circuit today - Big Joe Louis and his Blues Kings, and Bristol-based Out Go The Lights.

The festival is held at the rear of the Alma Inn, where the natural amphitheatre provides a great view for all.

Last year's event raised over £4,000 for local charities.

Tickets are available on 01989 562768 or from the Alma Inn on 01989 720355.