The updated register of possible MudGatherers (duties notwithstanding) as follows:

my guru always said (with the inflatable MadCat) *frantically collecting raffle prizes*
Richard Atkins
The lovely Noreen
Splott Man with his little Pat'n'Spoons (please can we have the Orchestra at the Gather??? Pretty Please)
Herga Kitty
skipy (possibly outshining us all)
John 'Giok' MacKenzie
Sue the Borderer (Herby Borders permitting)
Geordie-Peorgie
daughter (subject to contractions) *bring hot towels*
Breezy
Adrianl
JudeL & Soupdragon (with a complete first aid box I hope)
Selchie RS (and her warm support for which I will always be grateful)
Eyelander
MiskinMan
MBS Lynne possibly with ShadyLady & EPN & (oh bu**er, forgotten his handle again!!!)
Snuffy
EmmaB (a-jingling as she shimmies)
Col K
Essex Girl (toenail recovery permitting - Good Luck Girlie)
Carol
Alanww
jimmyt & the lovely Jayne (possibly with a spare thong for the raffle)
Cllr (with some Warwick students)

Apologies have been proffered and accepted from Tabster (hope the 'gig' in Plymouth goes well) & Fidjit will probably be having a whale of a time (couldn't understand a word of it but it looks like it's a local knees-up *grin*)

And the most important thing we must all remember is - don't forget to pack the chocolate & the raffle prizes!!