Alan was at Sidmouth this year MBSLynne, and we were talking about his up coming 'new knee'. In fact we were having a bit of a giggle regarding how he was going to get around Fleetwood - probably on an electric scooter type thing with his leg pointed straight out.
He did say he wouldn't be able to do his 2 weeks of pre-festival tours around town, but I'm sure that people have stepped into the breech for him.
In the meantime all my best wishes to you Alan, and look forward as always to the fine festival that is Fylde.
John Barden