Dick's right.

We shouldn't be parochial. However, as far as I know, Dick goes to Whitby when he comes to England in August (in the week running up to the last Monday in August), and hasn't so far had the opportunity to enjoy the Sidmouth experience (which runs round the first Monday in August).

Just because the management of the Sidmouth (hitherto International) Festival will be different next year doesn't mean we shouldn't have an international contingent. I hope that we will see old friends again, and welcome new ones, between 29 July and 5 August 2005. And anyone who can make it for the 18-20 February reunion weekend.

Kitty