"I don't know any history behind Cropton but sincerely hope that there is no connection or link to Pickering"

Chris,

I know the organiser of Cropton (Richard Grainger) pretty well. I can absolutely state that there is no connection from him to the cancelled Pickering Festival. Quite a few people who have posted on here also know him and I am sure will confim this.

I'm not sure why he has cancelled Cropton yet but will let you know when I know.

Cheers

Paul