I was there briefly. I did a short set in the courtyard, but I wasn't feelng great, so I didn't stay long. While I was there I saw Kris Spencer, Terry Wood, Penny Bun, No Fixed Abode, Mary de Ville, Amy Notman, two members of the festival choir singing acapella, an excellent young celtic harpist from Belper (whose name escapes me) and probably someone else!

I had had a late night at the Ken Nicol concert the night before, and my heart is still abit wobbly from the op. I would have made an attempt to go to both festivals, - but you DON'T get much chance to see Ken. An awful lot of guitarists and songwriters packing out The Kiln at Swadlincote that Saturday to see Ken strut his stuff. That must have been a few bums on seats lost for Southwell and Carsington.

I did hear that Mick lost some money on Carsington - commiserations! Everyone who's promoted anything will feel for him. Its a most beautiful place for a folk festival, an inspired choice of venue. I'm not sure why he should have lost - the tent looked pretty full for the Roaring Jelly concert, and they sounded pretty damn good.

There is talk about Mary De Ville putting on some more sessions in the courtyard - so for the folkies it won't be a complete loss. I feel sure it will make a great afternoon out, if Mary manages to put that one together.