I refer to all the Sidmouth threads.

I happen to think Ruth has done a great job on Mudcat, coming on here just after it has happened when she has had to do her washing and all the things others have had to do, and (mostly) patiently explaining the reason for decisions. This when she has also had vehicle problems that would strain most of us.

I doubt an organisation like Sidmouth gets it all correct all of the time but I do suggest that this and any other organisation in the folk world needs all the help it can get. Don't sit there on the sidelines. Get involved in your local festival, get some experience behind you, and give a hand. It helps you to understand a lot better.