FESTIVAL goers were in good spirits on the second day of Ramsbottom’s Head for the Hills.

With the day’s proceedings starting at noon, a whole host of acts were on offer before Norfolk-born folk singer Beth Orton closed out the day on the Hills Stage.

Although dark clouds remained overhead for much of the afternoon and into the evening, Ramsbottom Cricket Club remained relatively dry compared to Friday.

Notable acts to perform were Yorkshire band Glass Caves who lit up the stage in the afternoon and Essex-folk singer Jay McAllister, otherwise known Beans on Toast.

The Bury Times had a wonder around the festival to see what people had to say about the event.

Liz and Jasmine Templeman, mother and daughter from Bury who have tickets for all three days, are making their first appearance at the festival.

Mum Liz, aged 52, said: “We have never really got around to coming previously but I am so glad that we finally decided to.

“Jasmine has just finished her GCSE’s and did really well so I bought her a ticket as a reward.

“We think it has been just fabulous so far. The Stranglers tomorrow will obviously be really good but last night the Baghdaddies were amazing and are our favourites so far.

“We are just happy to be here and in and amongst everything!"

Jasmine, aged 16, who plays several musical instruments in brass bands at the weekend and was awarded an A* in her GCSE music exam, said: “Coming here has given me a taste of other kinds of music and kind of broadened my horizons.

“I love playing in my brass band and really want to stay in music in the future so coming here has given me some ideas. There is even a tent here where you can just go in with your musical instrument and jam along with everyone.”

Liz added that she would recommend the festival to her friends, especially those with children.

She said: “I have been quite surprised at how big the operation is here but at the same time it is just the right size and you feel really safe.

"People who come here can definitely get involved in the different activities going on here more than they could do at a bigger festival.

“Ramsbottom is a small place but has lots of good things going for it. We will definitely be coming again next year.”

Another happy festival goer is Connor McNicholas from the up and coming Indie band the Dantevilles, who performed on the Hills Stage earlier today.

We bumped into him after their performance as he grabbed a well-deserved a beverage and a pizza with friends.

Connor, lead singer of the band, said: “It’s our first time at Head for the Hills and to be honest, I did not expect it to be this good and to be treated this well by everyone.

“We have really been looked after since arriving and there is a real family orientated feel to the festival which fits in well with the surroundings.”

Connor and the band, who hail from Levenshulme, end their summer of festivals this weekend after playing at other larger ones like Kendal Calling and the Isle Of Wight Festival.

Connor said: “We have just signed with a record label so watch this space.”

Natalie Atkinson and Kirsty McGregor were preparing for the evening session of music with a glass of fizz a bite to eat.

Kirsty, who lives in Jersey and was visiting friend Natalie for the weekend, said: “We are trying to look as sophisticated as we can whilst wearing our festival attire!”

Highlights tomorrow will of course be The Stranglers, who will close out the event on the Hills Stage at 9.20pm.

Prestwich poet Tony Walsh will also take to the stage just before at 9.10pm.

Also known as Longfella, the 51-year-old shot to fame following the recital of his poem ‘This is the Place’ in Albert Square the day after the Manchester Arena attacks in May.

Tickets are available on the gate for the third and final day of the festival. More information can be found at www.headforthehills.org.uk.