Well put raffles.
There are always going to be the minority of bigots/troublemakers/moaners whatever the event. The majority of Broadstairs businesses and residents are grateful for FW and the cash it brings to the town. There are also Regatta weeks and Dickens weeks there - I wonder if there is the same antaganism?

For the past couple of years there has been mention of moving BFW to a greenfield site. Last week, the artistic director (Kim) told me that if that happened, she would retire from the event.

I like the analogy of 'groups with blackened faces wielding large wooden clubs'. When I'm dressed that way and driving alone to a danceout, friends and family wonder why I'm not arrested ;-)

Keep the variety of music and events. Folk is a broad church. In my book, anything that 'folk' sing or play is, by definition, 'folk music'.

(PS - I've previously posted as Guest Crampton - Finally joined this esteemed site)