Oh Barbara - >>why a songwriter, best or otherwise, wasn't on the list<< ? - ah, but there WAS a songwriter on the bill... indeed not just one but at least three of the nation's finest... how could you miss the incomparable Steve Tilston? Jez Lowe? John Tams?...

But yes Villan, I was indeed busy - however, in between "duties" I managed to catch the whole of Lark Rise and the conversation afterwards with John Tams et al, then grab a bite to eat before staying put in the Assembly Rooms main hall for the whole of the marvellous evening concert. I realise how easy it would be to have not seen much of you after we met, for most of the day, as the venues were all comfortably packed and all the events were justifiably popular! Good to meet you again nevertheless, my fine friend!