Hey Guys

This thread is getting into a deep deep hole, and should be terminated. Forthwith.

The problem is that there are a few enthusiasts who are deeply committed to "resurrecting a folk festival" (to quote el punkoid nouveau [thanks!]), who are trying to using this thread in a positive manner, to inform mudcatters about what's happening, and to glean constructive ideas from the silent majority.

Instead of which the thread has become a thoroughly and deeply boring and puerile exchange of shots between various individuals, of such a size that it takes me B**** ages to download it.

Let's wipe the slate clean.

I suggest 2 new threads.

The first - "Sidmouth 2005+ - news, info & support". If you have news, or something positive or constructive to say , then this is the place.

The second - "Sidmouth 2005+ - opinions" - if you have a problem with the way things are going, or which individual is involved in helping them go that way, then it's all yours.

Mr "Burnley Cloggies" - feel free to contribute to the second of these . Maybe it's just as well that there's no such side - otherwise they would probably have come and cloggied all over you for speaking on their behalf..and Merina - I have just the thing for you - try
http://www.whatsonwhen.com/print/viewevent.asp?id=15012
(I'm deadly serious here... have a look)

I won't start the 2 threads unless there's some support - but I feel strongly that we need to do something here. If anyone wants to start them on their own - feel free.

Many thanks to all (esp. Lizzie, MBSLynne, Cats, Herga, Tony, The Barden of England and others)who have tried to brighten up our lives and move things forward.

I mentioned the silent majority...if you are a "lurker" and you have been trawling through this lot, and you agree with what I say then speak up PLEASE on this thread - are you out there? (sorry for shouting)

John Golightly