The reason I don't give my name is simple. I know many of the people who are trying to keep events in Sidmouth going. They are good friends. I respect their views but I'm also entitled to mine.

I currently enjoy the occasional drink or chat with Tony, Stuart and the others. They are so passionate about what they are doing that if they knew my identity our friendly beer or chat would be replaced with a very unfriendly argument.

That is why I choose not to reveal my identity. I hope you understand Don.

I don't want the Sidmouth festival to die but I fear the very restricted programme of events in 2005 will hasten its demise. I believe 2005 should be a gap year so a real festival can be properly planned in 2006 without a semi-festival fiasco in the meantime.