TICKETS for the Larmer Tree Festival, which runs from July 13 to 17, are more than 30 per cent up on 2004 sales.

Three and four day passes, and Saturday tickets for children and youths, are very close to selling out. Festival tickets for adults are still available but are expected to sell out within a few weeks.

There are also still tickets available for Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra on July 13 and 14 - two boogie-woogie nights of high energy and dancing not to be missed.

The Larmer Tree Festival is held on the Wiltshire, Dorset boarder within easy travelling distance of Salisbury. To book or for more information contact 023 8071 1820.