This was my first time at Whitby and I thought it was wonderful. The only problem was working out how to be in two or three places at the same time. Highlights from my perspective were two Alistair Anderson workshops that were masterclasses in the use of dynamics, Steve Turner's song accompaniment workshop and Windy Gyle's Northumbrian session at the Rowing Club. Concert highlights were too many to mention individually.

However, a special mention should go to Steve Gardham of this parish who hosted a very poorly attended squeezebox session. Those of us who turned up were, to say the very least, inexperienced at playing in public. Tunes that can be played perfectly well at home became a jumbled incompetent mess. Throughout it all, Steve was patient and endlessly encouraging, although it must have been a complete waste of time for him. Thank you, Steve.