I do have to wonder about the motivation for posting crap such as "if the main festival fails", "much reduced festival", "how long can a fringe festival survive", "are there plans for opposition to Sidmouth".

Those of us who are going to ensure Sidmouth survives - and indeed prospers - don't need doom-mongers from afar gushing hot air from their armchairs. You may wish to talk Sidmouth out of existence, but I hate to tell you, others are working to make sure that just ain't gonna happen.

Much better to have more of the several offers of practical support that have been forthcoming already from this thread. Thank you to those who have responded positively and privately. If you haven't yet had a reply you will get one by the end of the month.

Tony