STROUD’S annual week-long festival of engineering and manufacturing Festomane starts today.

The festival provides a host of opportunities for schools and the public to meet businesses, discover some of the latest innovations, learn about the district's past achievements, and gather information about the training and career opportunities available.

Special workshops provide local businesses with support and advice helping them to grow and thrive, ensuring Stroud district's manufacturing and engineering sector continues to flourish both for present and future generations.

For details of the full programme go to festomane.co.uk/events