Lizzie - how about 59 days of realism? Some sunshine would help too. It's cold, wet and pouring with rain. Please go find your broomstick, sail aloft, have a word with the Weather Gods and make us all happy.

I'm having the same problem as many other people deciding which tickets to buy - I don't know what social dances are on when, and what workshops are on when. So how do I plan my week? Buy everything and waste maybe �60 or �80 of tickets when I find out about the other events? I am sure lots of families on a budget will be doing that. I admire your spirit but it's a big bad real world out there.

It is fine leaving a lot of programme details to the last minute when there is an all-embracing season ticket on offer, you can pick and choose when you get here. No criticism of the organisers - I know they have worked their socks off and are putting up risk capital. People who intend to centre their week on concerts or sessions can buy now - and I hope they do. Dancers (and there are usually a lot at Sidmouth) still do not have all the necessary information.

And why is my computer doing daft things with pounds signs??££