Have just managed to get a few minutes to myself & have reread the thread, answers on a postcard....

Skarpi: it would be fantastic if you could get over to this next year. Haven't had a chance to sample your delights (if you'll pardon the expression) as I missed Portaferry!!

Lynne Dear: as mentioned above, Richard will be checking out the availability of Suitable Cider (real or unreal) at the venue this weekend - he also has a vested interest!

R Padgett: are you certain about cutting down on the drinking? I hope you've got a note....

Splott Man: it's called Murphy's Law - I never seem to be able to get along to Pat's Famous Spoons workshop, but please come along when you've finished and bring the Spoons Orchestra with you. We'll be gathering till 7.30pm after which point we will be rematerialising as a Singaround, hosts to be announced.

MoorleyMan: it would be great if you could get along, offer noted & appreciated.

CamoJohn: Banned from the Reindeer! Hardly - that was a fabulous room but last year we had such an overspill that we've grown into a bigger (and more chocolaty) venue. The Reindeer has got all sorts of workshops programmed in there during the afternoon & Folk Club in the evenings.

IvanB: No need for a Festival ticket, though there's such a lot of Fab stuff going on that you might like to indulge if you're down for the day.

pixieofdoom: And just what does Jack think about being a raffle prize? I can't help thinking that there ought to be a law (& a Society) against that sort of thing!!!

But yes, Raffle prizes please - it should be a straightforward 'draw', but I can supply another complicated hieroglyph system if anyone fancies a laugh! Ticket purchasing not compulsory, but it helps!!

Oh, and don't forget the chocolate.....