Opening remarks of last year's folk festival 'brochure':

WEYMOUTH FOLK FESTIVAL
Welcome to Weymouth and Portland's first Folk Festival
"It is with great pleasure that I write these few words of welcome to this first Weymouth Folk Festival. It is a new event for our Borough and I would like to thank all who have worked to get the festival off the ground and in particular The Weymouth Folk Club, local folk enthusiasts and artists.
This an exciting step forward for folk music and live entertainment, I wish all concerned every success.
Live entertainment is an essential part of our way of life, 'FOLK' is the bedrock of that tradition and way of live.
In what ever capacity you are attending this folk festival have a great time.
I for one look forward to the Weymouth Folk Festival becoming part of the established scene here in Weymouth and Portland and hope this is just the first of many."
Coucillor Brian Ellis, Chair Economic, Tourism and Promotion Committee Weymouth and Portland Borough Council
Organised by the Tourism and Corporate Services Dept of Weymouth and Portland Borough Council, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE WEYMOUTH FOLK CLUB.' NOTE: The ORIGINAL idea was that of the Council. The man in whose lap the 'idea' fell, knew that he would need outside assistance. Members of Weymouth Folk Club, who had had previous experience of running Folk Festivals were then asked if they would help. This is the present team/committee,cal it what you will.