Bugger, I thought you meant our Essex, in England, since we're a bit short of festivals at the moment, and I thought maybe a new one was being launched.

But, in case anyone else makes the same mistake, this next Sunday September 3, here in Harlow there is a free Folk Day with various locals doing our stuff from 12 noon to 6pm or so, at the Town Park Bandstand, with a beertent of some kind as well. (Near the Youth Hostel)

And the following weekend at Walton on the Naze, also in Esse4x, there is a weekend festival, Sept 8-10 WALTON ON THE NAZE FOLK FESTIVAL 2000, Essex. Free camping, and a season ticket wold cost £38, various excellent guests; details from: Jon&Pam Fitzgerald, 9 Marine Parade, Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3JX e-mail: festinfo@thrift-music.com 01255 6579232/670087