ENGLAND'S biggest forest festival will take place at Chopwell on the weekend of July 14 and 14.
The Forestry Commission and Friends of Chopwell Wood have unveiled plans to make the 2001 Chopwell Forest Festival the best yet.
Almost 100 exhibitors will be demonstrating ancient crafts in the 1,000-acre beauty spot in Gateshead, including wood-turning and whittling.
There will be demonstrations by tree climbers and a host of hands-on activities for youngsters.
The festival is in its eighth year and hopes to attract even more people than the 6,000 who attended last year's event.
For more information telephone (01434) 674672 or visit the festival website at www.jadz.demon.co.uk/focw
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