This August will be the 25th consecutive year of laughing, drinking and unaccompanied singing since the Middle Bar Singers took up residence in the Anchor at Sidmouth.

We're celebratig the year in numerous daft ways, starting with a 25 hour sing (no repeats) at our winter reunion in the Anchor on 20-21 February.

We already have sufficient pledges of attendance and all night singing on the Friday to ensure a brilliant weekend, which will include the legendary "Wimmin's Hour" and other frolics throughout Saturday too.

All like minded laughers, drinkers and singers will be more than welcome - it's free (collection for the charity Friends of Sidmouth Festival). Accommodation available nearby for around 30 quid inc. breakfast.

There will be a special silver jubbly yellow t-shirt on sale, a limited supply of commemorative pottery tankards, and even a rather tasteful black (!) Middle Bar sweatshirt! Should I ever get my finger out there may also be a book, setting out the "offishul" gory history of the folk world's biggest fringe event.

If you need more info, there are several regulars on here who have experience of our previous reunions (including all nighters) and who are up to speed with this year's plans.

Tony