It felt a little strange this year with a change of MC for the Old Oss Party, and Nigel Rowe gone, but a good one nevertheless. It wasn't as crowded as some years - I think many people may have thought it was on the Sunday - Padstow was heaving that day!

Interesting to note that all Ricky Stein's businesses were closed for the day, although I assume the hotels were still open! Whether that was him being altruistic or pragmatic remains to ponder.

Barbara