First, thanks to Paul and Liz Davenport for running the ballad sessions at Whitby. There was a fascinating range of ballads with very high standards of performance. The new issue of Bronson hasn't had time to take effect, but the Loomis House reprints of Child are probably helping.

Thanks to Barbara for mentioning the possible influence of the all-day ballad forums at the Lewes Saturday Folk Club. There are two this year: one with Brian Peters in March, and the second with Tom and Barbara Brown on Saturday 21st. November. The leaders perform at the club in the evening.

Booking forms will soon appear on the club website, or I can email you one if you PM me.

Valmai