As I said, the performers and MC's worked very hard in difficult circumstances. Perhaps some of you like to suffer to hear your music but I don't. Sorry that I don't sing from the approved hymn book; I was just explaining why the numbers will be further depleted next year (by at least 3 of us...). Frankly, life's too short and there are other good music festivals on at Easter.

The poster, Lancastrian at Glasson, who didn't see an open-sided marquee obviously didn't stumble as far as the Dalton car park. Perhaps he/she was too busy trying to keep warm elsewhere or perhaps the sleet impeded his/her view.

I live locally and am aware of the tawdry politics surrounding the festival. But if there is no political will to have it and attenders are not willing to fund it themselves then a rethink is required. Moreover if the residents and businesses of Glasson village can't be persuaded to offer up suitable venues (rather than expecting visitors to sit under an awning in a pub car park in a March blizzard) then it's time to call it a day.

I don't doubt the sincerity of the tiny organisational team but I think that failings ought to be recognised and learned from.