Like Lynne I always used to walk from the campsite (although I had shoes!). Even used to walk back out to the Bowd marquee at 11pm.

I have no objection in principle to traders but this year there were so many that they pushed many of the dance teams and folky buskers off the prom. There was simply no room. If word gets around I can see even more turning up next year. The sea front performances are an important feature of the festival and a showcase for folk music and dance. It is, as has been said, a matter of balance and that means some degree of control.

Bob TB