Bob Dylan in Bury? Not quite, but the next best thing...

Bob Dylan Day at The Hark to Towler, Tottington, near Bury is putting on a Tribute to Bob Dylan Day on Sunday, October 15, from 2pm.

This is part of the national Oxjam Festival, a month long event raising money for Oxfam, and is expected to attract hundreds of Dylan fans and musicians from across the region.

Organised by Bolton singer/songwriter Alec Martin, the event will feature live music and rare film footage the man who is generally held to be the world's greatest songwriter/performer.

A feature of the day will be the fancy dress competition, where people are invited to come dressed as a character from one of Bob Dylans songs eg Tambourine Man, the Joker etc etc. Prize for the most original.

For further details contact Alec on 01204 493121 (and anyone musicians wanting to pay a musical tribute in aid of charity are also welcome to book a spot by ringing the same number) Alec Martin:, Bolton Acoustics.