Having read through the comments so far, while I would agree with those made about the lack of numbers of young people at the concerts didn't anyone else notice the large numbers of youngsters outside on the grass, in the dark playing to their hearts content? Some of the little "bands" playing together could give some of the concert bands a run for their money. I think quite a few of them must have been at the Milton Street workshops and talking of those I wish to say sorry to Stu for not attending the guitar workshops this year especially as he had given us "homework" from last year! I attended, as an observer, the accordion and English concertina workshops which were excellent. Thanks to all concerned.

I love the Fylde Festival because it does have something for everyone, good singarounds, good sessions and lots of varied fringe activities to make you want to be in more than two places at he one time. That takes quite some organising and planning. On the point about the same songs etc.. yes, that does grate a bit but when the locals are asked to perform their party pieces by request what are they to do? Most of them only have "3 song slots" anyway! It is the booked and paid for acts that should be looking to their laurels and not performing the same sets in the same order at all their venues over the weekend. Sorry if that is too hypercritical but... I am allowing for requests though 'cos they are special. I don't think that I have heard requests like "will you play the same set this evening at the concert 'cos it was all wonderful"!

Thanks again Alan and Co for a great festival and am looking forward to next year, Eric Bogle, Mrs Ackroyd and all the "fringe repeats"! Lang may yer lum reek!!

Ann