What a brill weekend.
I thoroughly enjoyed all of it. The village and pubs etc were buzzing.
I talked to loads of people and every one said how much better the festival has been this year. More relaxed, more fringe stuff going off, plenty of choice and variety and just more laid back and fun.
I hadn't planned to stay over on Sunday night as well but fate decreed otherwise. When I went to pick up my car from Bridge Mills car park at 5.00pm the gates were locked, even though the programme said that it would be locked at 9.00pm!
So what could I do? I returned to The Nook and was delighted to find that other folkie stragglers were also staying Sun night and were in full flow in song and playing music. Much thanks to Bill,Ted,Tracey joshuarobbo,Tyke and Johnny Spitfire to name just a few for a brilliant night.
I also lost my pewter tankard over the weekend (in The Nook I think!)
It's got a leather jacket round it with the Slubbing Billys logo and a picture of a drum and the name Chris. If anyone knows it's whereabouts please PM me.
A big big very well done and congratulations to all the organisers of this years festival. You've all done a stonkingly good job. Respect.