"Shouldn't be difficult to spend lots of money in Sidmouth next year Anne. The shops and pubs will be empty so you'll be served quickly ... wretched folkies will be around to block your way with their wretched instruments and clanging bells on their legs"

When exactly next year will this quiet time be? I went to Sidmouth one January and it was heaving! Not with musicians or morris dancers though - you are right there.