I think it would be a very good idea to have a procession in the middle of the weekend - after all Broadstairs have a couple during their folk week and once the workshop performances have taken place people do start to make a move back home.

I also do not think the Gastove sessions would work as well away from the Good Intent - after all, it's the local resident youths who cause the trouble, and the Good Intent provide everything essential to the success of this festival - good beer, good company and a great atmosphere.

I strongly agree with the need for a larger police presence in the evening, but maybe a start should be made now, and unruly behaviour should be discouraged all year round, not just during festival time.

Let's keep the festival where it should be - in Rochester (and the PoW in Strood), with good live music, whether it's traditional or Americana, lots of Morris sides and good friendly people.