GET your tickets early for the bigger and better Tenbury Festival, the fun starts on Friday, April 4 and runs throughout the week.

Robbie and Kylie kick off proceedings at the Regal, courtesy of Ollie Hughes and Claire Louise Renvoize. Tickets are bound to sell fast so book early.

A chance to dance the night away with the sensational Queen Tribute Band Kings of Queen at Cadmore Lodge on April 12, the last night of the festival, is limited to 150 people to allow room to boogie.

Bowketts supermarket is the main sponsor of this year's festival and Roger has worked hard to increase the range of local suppliers who will display their wares for sampling and sale.

Pat Archer from the BBC radio soap will be there and she is looking forward to tasting different sausages produced by local butchers.

Kim Hurst from The Cottage Herbery joins her at this event to talk her through a feast for foodies.

On the same Saturday evening, wine lovers will enjoy sampling a selection of fine wines at St Michael's Village Hall.

Continuing the Archers theme, former agricultural story editor, Anthony Parkin, will give an account of life inside the BBC.

Innovative, live drama comes with Zip Theatre's production of 'Dream Raiders', suitable for all ages from 11 upwards.

Performing alongside Nick Stone at the Music Hall show will be magician Ron Popple, who specialises in Tactical Magic

The festival service on Sunday morning will feature local operatic soprano, Liz MacDonald, who will perform two arias during this special service. Local children will help to lead the worship.

On Sunday evening, Kidderminster Male Choir, plus soloist, will perform a variety of musical styles.

Town mayor Keith Griffiths has gathered up a cluster of local talent for a special variety show in aid of his two chosen charities.

Groups taking part include St Michael's Singers, Tenbury Amateur Operatic Society, TADS, Tenbury Tappers and Teme Valley Band.

Tickets for Tenbury Festival 2003 are available at the box office at Books, Books, Books in Teme Street, Tenbury Wells, telephone 01584 819587.