A WORLD-famous movie star is on his way to a north Herefordshire town to help encourage people to 'come to the movies'.

King Kong is coming to Kington thanks to the help of artist David Eveleigh, who has designed the special effect which will show the character swinging from the Market Hall clock tower!

Kington festival starts on June 5 with 'Kington Past Day' when townsfolk will be dressing up to go to the movies. It continues for a fortnight of fun and a variety of different events.

Further information is at www.kingtonfestival.co.uk or drop into one of the town's shops to pick up a programme.