From The Festival on The Moor Organisers:

We are proud to announce that this year's major event will be held in the beautiful village of Osmotherley where there will be a full programme of Folk Music & Dance Events throughout the weekend.

Guests so far booked include Gordon Tyrall, Richard Grainger & Chris Parkinson, Steve Dawes & Helen Pitt, Wendy Arrowsmith, David Swann, Essex- based super group Mawkin, young Singer - Songwriter Lucy Ward - winner of last years Song Competition, Barbara Helen, Tyneside- based A-Drift , Graham Brotton and many more......

There's something for everyone with Workshops, Singarounds, Musicians Sessions and Concerts. The weekend ticket is only £25 and concert tickets available from as little as £5. It is the policy of Festival on the Moor to keep its ticket prices low and artistic content high. And,as usual, expect to see some rare and unusual talent as well as firm favourites.

It all kicks off with a welcome concert at Osmotherley Village Hall on Aug 29th. This will feature Richard Grainger & Chris Parkinson - two of the best known British folk musicians around.

Also watch out for the Local Producers Arts & Crafts Fair on Saturday as well as face -painting, storytelling and family fun. A great weekend is in store.

You can get more information and even book tickets online here

Anyone fancy it? Clearly we'll be there...... for our first gig with the new line-up of Blind Summat! complete with fiddler and extra guitarist, 1.30pm on Sunday opening the Mawkin gig . Wendy has a solo slot on Friday evening as well.

Just posting this to cheer myself up following cancellation of Pickering!

Paul