MUSIC, crafts and more will be on offer at a family event in Sixpenny Handley next month (July).

The Big Session will take place on the Cricket Pitch, in Common Road, between 2pm and 10pm on Saturday, July 8.

Organisers promise a day with something for all the family, while fundraising for local causes.

Penny, from organisers Sixpenny Sessions, said: “We have an impressive line-up of musical entertainment, which has something for everyone from acoustic roots, cover bands, an Elvis tribute act to our headliners, Quinns Quinney, who are quite simply THE finest local festival band and are sure to have everyone up and singing and dancing the night away.”

There will also be children’s workshops, including woodcraft, Aboriginal-style art, crafty musical instruments and festival headband making, facepainting and much more, she added.

“We are delighted that so many community organisations are taking part with stalls and fundraising activities this year, including The Creative Skills Hub, bowls club, football club, cricket club, village hall, 1st Woodcutts Scouts and the team from St Mary’s Church, who will be selling an array of hot drinks and delicious savoury and sweet treats.”

The Big Session will take place on July 8 in Sixpenny Handley

Food will be on sale during the afternoon with a barbecue, run by the 1st Woodcutts Scouts, available from 2pm and there will be a full bar available throughout the afternoon from The Penny Tap.

Organisers thanked local sponsors, including main supporter DG Corbin & Sons. Profits from the event go to the Sixpenny Handley Community Fund, which backs projects within the community.

Tickets are available for £12.50 (adult), £30 (family of 2+2), £5 (additional child over 5). Under 5s attend for free via www.eventbrite.co.uk or from Clarkes the Butcher and Budgens in the High Street.

Penny added: “We are sorry that we have to ask that no dogs come to the Big Session or are left in cars during the day. We have had issues in the past with irresponsible owners not supervising their dogs and, although we are dog owners ourselves, we have had to make the difficult decision to exclude our four-legged friends from the event.”

For further information email sixpennysessions@gmail.com.