Out and about Marsden Jazz Festival needs your support! Whilst Marsden Jazz Festival isn’t until October - 11th to 13th October to be precise - the festival team are busy getting things organised, and they need your help. They need to raise £10,000 by Sunday 21st July to enable them to continue to deliver their unrivalled programme of free events at this year’s festival.The money raised will go towards paying for the 70+ free events including the popular street parade and street band battle, as well as providing opportunities for young local musicians. All donations are gratefully received and you can donate easily and quickly via their website: marsdenjazzfestival.com/donate. Another way you can show your support is through volunteering.The festival is supported by a fantastic team of volunteers, especially over the festival weekend when there are over 100 events running and thousands of visitors to Marsden village. However, they always need extra helpers and there’s a great range of roles for you to get involved in. If you’re interested in volunteering visit the website marsdenjazzfestival.com/volunteering. One of the popular events at Marsden Jazz Festival is the Market in the Park. Traders come from all over Yorkshire to sell their wares to thousands of visitors. The new Street Food Alley will operate in the village centre, offering food and drink later into the evening. If you are interested in booking a stall for the festival please contact the jazz festival offifice: offifice@marsdenjazzfestival.com or call 0800 6125 649. Exciting announcements are coming soon for this year’s festival so follow Marsden Jazz Festival on social media for all the up to date news.You can also sign up to the email newsletter via the website. Photo credits: Liz Baker, Ian Daisley and David Preston. Portland Basin Boat Hire A day out with a difffference! Day boats from Portland Basin Boat Hire. For a special occasion or simply a great day out with family or friends, hiring one of our self drive boats is the ideal solution. Weekdays Weekends & Bank £100 per day Holidays £150 per day sandra.holding@portlandbasinmarina.co.uk www.portlandbasinmarina.co.uk HOLIDAY HIRE AVAILABLE Contact us for more info! GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE Ring: 0161 330 3133 Portland Basin Marina, Lower Alma St, Dukinfifield, Cheshire SK16 4SQ 20 www. SADDLEWORTH.co.uk Around