I applied online at the same time as Val. She is confirmed, I am not. I have sent TWO emails to the stewards@sidmouthfolkweek email address and have had no reply from either email. I even tried submitting a fresh application this evening tonight in the hope that I would get a response tonight and the site informed me that I was making a duplicate application!

I have heard yet again, of many friends who are being asked for electronic photos BEFORE being confirmed.

I along with many others, have encouraged people to think about stewarding at Sidmouth. Virginia has stated above that she is thinking about making alternative arrangements due to the stress and uncertainty that this POOR lack of response is causing!

Ruth - you have stated several times that you are addressing this issue and that the system is new and that we will be hearing from you soon - but it just isn't happening.

Sidmouth relies very much on the hard work and commitment of the stewards. At the moment, it feels like we are being taken for granted and that we will be the last to know about whatever is going on.

PLEASE tell potential applicants if they have been accepted. PLEASE reply to emails sent from your official website.

This rant will probably ensure that I am not picked - but, SORRY - it needs saying. People have expressed grave concerns and they are NOT getting answers!

Regards

Kev