MANAGERS at a quiet and secluded camping park in countryside near Westbury have hit out at the organisers of a music festival, set to take place nearby.

Brokerswood Country Park is situated in 80 acres of woodland between Westbury and Rode and is renowned for its peaceful family-orientated camping and caravanning breaks.

They are concerned about plans by festival organiser John Green to hold a music festival called Moonfest two fields away at Storridge Farm from August 29-31.

The festival boasts Pete Doherty's band Babyshambles among its line up and has just announced the Stone Gods will be playing if the festival is approved a licence from West Wiltshire District Council at a hearing.

Pauline Flemming, office manager at Brokerswood Country Park, said: "I am not against festivals, my daughter goes to Glastonbury every year. I just think it's a little unfair on the people who come and stay with us to have their peaceful and gentle annual holiday disturbed by a music festival.

"For some of our guests it is the only holiday they have all year. We have had to email people booked to stay at the same time as the festival and offer them a refund. They are totally devastated.

"We are a peaceful and tranquil site for families and it is just not appropriate to have Moonfest situated next door.

"We are also worried that we will be affected by badly behaved festival goers or potential gatecrashers who cannot get in."

The festival is to be the subject of a district council licensing sub-committee hearing because of complaints received by residents and business owners in the area.

However, many music fans and young people welcome its arrival, a point reiterated by the organiser, Mr Green.

He said: "I understand that people will have concerns, especially somewhere like Brokerswood, but the festival is a great thing for Westbury and Wiltshire and it's only three days long. I'm happy to talk to anyone who is worried.

"It's a controlled event, not a rave, and there will be a family area on site. It's bringing money into the area and I see no reason why we should not be granted the licence next week."

According to Mr Green ticket sales are accelerating and he has promised new announcements for the line-up in the near future.