And of course all the references to maple syrup, yorkshire puddings etc aren't trivialities designed to keep the thread above the line?

Isn't it time to call a truce?

Holmfirth had a brilliant festival last weekend. Let's hope Shepley does the same - a very different but equally good one.

And let's stop this silly business about there not being a Holmfirth - Folk - Festival and certain people, who should know better, advising people not to come. There was, there is and there will be a festival in Holmfirth in the future, whatever it is called.