TICKETS for July's Larmer Tree Festival are now available by post and telephone.

The festival is being held from July 16 to 20 in the picturesque grounds of the Larmer Tree gardens, near Tollard Royal, and this year is celebrating its 18th year.

Jools Holland returns with his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra for the opening night, supported by blues artist, Eric Bibb, and accompanied by Marc Almond.

Other headliners include The Levellers, nominated as Best Festival Feel-Good Act in 2007, 11 piece folk band, Bellowhead, winners of Best Live Act at BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and Julie Fowlis who won Folk Singer of the Year, announced earlier this month.

Full details are available on the website at www.larmertreefestival.co.uk or by telephone on 023 8071 1820.