Hmmmmm......Sally! Perhaps you need a Siddy Programme.

I wasn't bemoaning the fact that Shooting Roots aren't coming at all. I merely acknowledged it.

I'm really looking forward to seeing the young people from Newcastle Uni who ARE coming to Sidmouth to promote folk music for our children and younger people. Well done all of them for coming down! It's much appreciated!! My kids will definitely be attending some of their workshops.

I wish Shooting Roots well at Eastleigh though.

Oh and 'Sally'....my daughter is 18 and she and her friends can't wait for Siddy to happen this year! So....there you go! Don't forget that Sidmouth is a very quiet place the rest of the year, so when The Festival or Folk Week comes round the youngsters down here love it!

Sidmouth is anything but elitist this year. Exactly the opposite actually. It's going to be full of warm and friendly people who are all coming for the right reasons and it will be far more personal than in years gone by.

Can't wait! Different strokes for different folks, that's all.

Hope you enjoy Eastleigh.

Lizzie :0)