This is true. But the meeting is not an "open house" to discuss the rights and wrongs of the past, present or future, or the meaning of life. There might be one of those later on!

It is a working meeting to agree how to co-ordinate the many offers that have been made for 2005 - and strictly the 2005 "fringe festival" only, not 2006 and beyond.

If anyone has some serious and concrete offer to make - such as running an event, performing (no fees available!) or donating loadsa dosh (hoho) - they'd be more than welcome to attend. Let me know (I am acting as postbox for Bill Lankester, Eddie and John). The meeting is in Sidmouth during the afternoon, and the Anchor top bar is available in the evening for music and song over food and ale.

If you can't make it, e-mail what you want to do and I will ensure it is passed on. Likewise if you just have a point of view you want to express.

My e-mail is tonyday@exmouth.demon.co.uk - or you can use the fringe at aol one, it'll end up in the same place.

There WILL be a Sidmouth 2005 - and it looks like being a good 'un - further info will be posted on here and elsewhere when there is any!

Tony Day