I must say what a wonderful event the Ramsbottom Chocolate Festival was again this year.

Thousands of people from near and far flocked to the festival, especially on Sunday. It was fantastic to see the centre of Ramsbottom so busy. Everyone I spoke to over the weekend had nothing but praise.

A big thank you must go out to the team at Bury Council and the retailers who put so much effort into organising the festival this year. A special thank you as well for the children who made such wonderful eggs for the Easter Egg competition!

Ian Bevan Conservative Candidate for Ramsbottom