ORGANISERS of the Middlewich Folk and Boat Festival are looking for volunteers to help make sure the annual event runs like clockwork.

Ian Norbury, stewards organiser for the festival which runs from June 17 to 19, is looking for people in the town to take the role of stewards at the four sites earmarked for the performances.

He said: "Stewards receive a pass to all events on the days that they work and it's a great way to be part of the festival experience."

Applications are available from www.midd

lewichfestival.org. For more information ring Ian on 01606 833243.

The line-up for this year's festival includes Fairground Attraction singer Eddi Reader, Eliza Carthy and Bellowhead.

The fringe line up includes Rory Ellis, Liz Carlisle and Jono Potts, Dave Dove, The Boat Band, Calico Jack, Tom Lewis, Mawkin, Ann English, Dominic Collins, Jon Brindley, Salt Town Poets, Bit on the Side, Isembarde, Trefor and Vikki Williams, Roll a Penny, Odd At Ease, The Middlewich Paddies, Breeze and Wilson, Dai Thomas, Toreth, Jug O'Punch, Acoustak, Steamhead, The Weavils, The Moobs, Anthony John Clark, Tom Doughty, and Ailsa and John Booth.