I was introduced to festivals in 2000. I went to went to the Bridgnorth Festival, which is fairly local to where I live. In 2001 went to Chester and Warwick. Was all I could afford.

Then I was introduced to the All Ireland FLeadh so have been there 2001-5. Couldnt afford to go this year.

I enjoy festival at the edge.. I stewarded there this year, also at the new Shrewsbury FF.

Im hoping to do the latter 2 this summer, still cant afford Ireland... boo hoo.

Its balancing what I want to do folky, with what my partner TOny and I are involved with jointly. Namely WWII Home Front events and doing traditional brick and tile making demos.