The people at the Volunteer actually apologised that the lounge bar was too noisy to have singing in there when there was music in the other bar, and explained that they could not have any official events in the garden as the neighbours complained last year - but they did encourge unofficial playing and singing.

Even if folk is not their scene they do make an effort with the tents in the garden etc.

The motley morris should be happening on the promenade in front of The Marine as usual next year.

If some hotels want to discourage an event next year then I am sure there will be others which will take in those determined to carry on as long as folk people making bookings make it clear what they are coming to Sidmouth for.

Anne