Hello Mr Concertina Chap.

Yes, It has always struck me as strange that most of these threads revolve around the Bedford/Anchor singers, Mainstream Irish/Popular Folk Songs,with Banjos and Bodhrans. (Nothing wrong with that.It is, after all a week long party....so, lets party.) It's not my cup of tea particularly, but, on the evidence of Sunday night, a fine time was being had by all. Hope you can all do it again at Whitby...Respect to all.

Meanwhile the poor Old Radway barely gets a mention. A sad 3rd place after the Volunteer.

Maybe thats just as well. (If the word gets out, you'll never get in. Bit like the old days of the Balfour!)

Due to lack of time down at Sid this year, I only had Monday lunchtime at the Rad. Always a quiet day, it was still a sumptuous 3 hours of the best of English music. And twas great to meet old friends again. (and a few new and younger peeps too)

So, if any old mates read this. A salute to you. Maybe next year.
Sad to have missed Dartmoor. Ho Hum.

(I now return this thread to the MBS ...enjoy!)

Oh, and if you should read this Lizzie, the fact that "PJD were in one room at the Bedford, and the musicians were in the other," caused greaty hilarity in the band, and expect the quote to appear on our website soon.

To all. Enjoy the rest of your summer

Kind regards Ralphie