Welcome to the 2008 Festival. As always our Committee have done an excellent job in putting together a varied and interesting programme. There is the usual emphasis on local talent and connections, a distinguishing feature of our Festival, and within that a wide variety of events. There is music from classical to jazz and folk, dance and poetry (have you entered your piece?) and a photographic display in the Heritage Centre as well as the main art exhibition in Marden House which is such a well-loved element in the week.  

Unlike many others, Calne's Festival relies largely on its own financial resources and could not succeed without the support of its patrons and sponsors to whom we give our thanks. Rising costs have necessitated some increase in ticket prices this year but the Festival continues to give excellent value for money. And the ever-popular Codas continue to be free!

The Committee under the leadership of Tim Browne has again done an excellent job in creating this attractive programme. Our heartfelt thanks are due to them and all who will be working over its duration to make the Festival again the success which we have learned to expect. 

Please study this programme and get along to enjoy the many delights on offer! 

Peter and Marigold Treloar
Festival Presidents