Biggest free music festival in UK

Stroud Fringe - an amazing event with over 100 bands - still going on now and tomorrow - see more here: www.stroudfringe.co.uk

The photos here have been rather hurriedly taken to give a flavour of some of the events this afternoon and people enjoying the sun - have to give a special mention to Smoothie (see last photo) - lead singer Green party Cainscross Parish councillor Helen Royal belting out a Beetles number - brilliant stuff - her daughter Ruth Royall is playing tomorrow and is also great. Also caught The Crowd (photo bottom middle set of photos below) and several other bands plus it was good to browse the stalls and soak up the sun.

It hots up in the evening with more dance and rock - plus Soul Destroyers on later this evening - other bands playing tonight are local band Celidh Jo, UXL, Morph, Loman, and more.

After the wonders of the Ragged Hedge Fair last weekend (see blog entry for more) it was good to have an even more local festival - great to bump into people and chat, watch the passres-by and more.

And don't forget to tune into Stroud FM Community Radio on 106.8FM on 7th, 8th and 9th September during Stroud Fringe Festival. See more here: www.stroudfm.co.uk