Hey Folkies. That time has come yet again and the Blitherscrum Committee are making plans for this years Festival....... The first meeting took place at The Nickit and Bolt in Liverpool and the committee came up with a number of suggestions:-
1) A Park and Ride could be arranged with local farmer Rick Ovay who has offered use of his tractor/trailer for a small fee.
2) Portaloos could be used instead of the usual holes in the ground or at least we should have tents over the holes to offer some privacy.
3) Camp beds could be purchased for the bunkhouse... better than sleeping on the newly concreted floor.
4) Each performer should be tested under health and safety rules to ensure that the number of decibels reached is within government standards.
5) Bodhrans can still be used as frisbees but must be away from Farmer Giles windows. Last year he had three windows broken and two teeth.
6) Banjo tennis should however be banned due to decibel levels when the banjo connects with the cricket balls used.
7) Due to the recent rise in VAT, camping charges could be raised by 10% to cover the rise (This is not exploitation, merely good business)
8) Any discussion on Coalition policies is to be confined to the bunkhouse and preferably when all are asleep.

A number of stars have already been booked... some from previous years such as :- Jezlo, Vinegar Butt, Peeleyed Stan, The Doublinuppers, Dinnervan and Maya Karding.

Look forward to hearing who's coming and if you have any further suggestions before the final prep meeting.