COMPETITION!

A group of Cheshire businesses being dubbed "The Magnificent Seven" have joined forces to provide sponsorship for Cholmondeley Castle's summer fireworks concert. And, today, readers have the chance of winning one of 10 pairs of tickets to the concert in this easy-to-enter competition.

The concert, which attracts up to 10,000 visitors, is the major public event in Cholmondeley's calendar. It was first held 17 years ago and previously has been sponsored by major national companies.

This year's concert, on July 21, has adopted a Viva Italia!theme that will feature many of the best-loved arias from Italy's rich operatic heritage - and a light-hearted, action-packed interlude from Michael Caine's film classic The Italian Job.

HOW TO ENTER Simply answer the question below. Send your entry on the back of a postcard, marked Cholmondeley Firework Competition', Newspaper Promotions, The Academy, 138 Bridge Street, Warrington, WA1 2RU, OR e.mail your answer along with your contact details to competitions@guardiangrp.co.uk. Closing date is July 19. Usual Newsquest Cheshire/Merseyside rules apply. See competition rules section for details. No purchase necessary.