Would like to say that the Sheffield area is undoubtedly the real ale enthusiast's/ticker's/scooper's centre of the drinking universe. Some of the best places for this activity are a number of the pubs where the festival sessions are taking place.

The punctuality and cleanliness of the Sheffield tram system should be used as an example to other cities in the UK. The tramstop for the Museum site is but a stone's throw away. (The museum is a fascinating place to visit in its own right).

The only thing that may take you aback the first time you see them are the ladies of the night who ply their trade in the area where the main concerts are held. However, in all my visits to the area (for ale sampling!) their presence has not caused any problems.

Have they got the road system sorted out yet?