The annual Saltash Music, Speech and Drama Festival, will take place over 11 days at the Wesley Church in the town from Monday, January 23, to Saturday, February 4.

The committee has announced a wide range of classes for all age groups, judged by professional adjudicators Marilynne Davies (vocal), Edwina Lloyd (speech) and Elizabeth Childs (instrumental).

All details are in the official programme available at Wesley Church and The Bookshelf and Piglets in Fore Street.

The festival is open to everyone interested in the arts and the public are welcome to attend the sessions and listen to the competitors.

The festival will end with a gala concert on Saturday, February 4, at 7pm when some of the main winners will perform.

Anyone who would like to become a ‘Friend of the Festival’ should telephone Mrs C Statton on 01752 847427.