As I said, Tredegar House Festival is a rare and precious event, combining dance diplays and spectacular happenings with all that's wonderful in the wide field of folk today. Don't forget the stunning Saturday specials Nancy Kerr and James Fagan, with Mick Ryan and Pete Harris on the Friday night and Albino Frogs on the Sunday - musos from end to end. Scooby doesn't know what she's missing!

Let me remind you that Sue Oates is the new chair, and a new broom sweeps clean! She's combined all that is best in Tredegar House Festival weekend, and maybe it will fill the gaping hole left by Miskin Festival as well - Andy, we sure need you!

Memo to Jon and Cats: Olly and I are really sorry that the Tredegar House weekend clashes with the Fox and Hounds festival, and we so wanted to come; but Tredegar House is our special, magic festival and we wouldn't miss it for the world. We hope you'll understand.