I also had a great time at Wadebridge. I sang rather tiredly throughout (the heat got to me) but I enjoyed many things from a well-balanced guest list. The American visitors Debby McClatchy, and Sara Grey and Keiron Means, did themselves proud, gaining great receptions. Keiron is a real discovery. He has ability and style to burn and shows a deep understanding of his music. Sara must be very proud of him.

It was good too to hear a number of young people, teens & twenties, singing in sessions and in concert,and singing well.

But the absolute shining light for me was Viv Legg, sister of the well-known Vic Legg, a grand singer himself. Viv has only recently started to come out to sing and it's lucky for us she has. She is of traveller stock, with a wonderful style of singing and a clear and lovely voice that she uses without pretence. She is a genuine traditional singer whom everyone should hear. I hope that someone like Veteran or Musical Traditions will record her, and soon. I have been around for a long time and I did not expect to be knocked sideways by a 'new' singer ever again. But Viv did the trick.

The sun shone brightly all through a grand weekend of song, music and dance. It was terrific. Congratulations to the organisers and their volunteer helpers. Here's to next year! Burl.