You could call it the Mary Ellen Carter Festival, cos it is rising again! I've only ever been to Sidmouth once, and that was in 2001, when I was with the Solidarity choir visiting from Oz.

But for a little thing called money, and being on the other side of the world, I'd love to come this year and enjoy it in its new incarnation, but alas, I can only follow its progress with interest from a distance. I'd love to meet some of you people - oh well, maybe another year.

I certainly wish everyone involved my best wishes and hopes for its success!

Jenny