Hi everybody

We've only just got back from a short break in the Peak District followed by a brilliant weekend in North Yorkshire so haven't been anywhere near a computer since the festival. Quite a change really.

Brilliant time was had by all of us and we are already looking forward to next year.

Like MuddleC I didn't turn anyone without a wristband away from the loft as I thought they should be allowed into the museum part even if they weren't interested in the singing.

We had intended to join the survivor's session but by the time we had eaten and got down to the beer tent there wasn't enough room for all of us so we set up a splinter session in the Railway which went down really well. Just don't mention sausage rolls to Steve!

Speaking of the Railway, we were thinking we might approach the landlady to see if we can run something there, possibly a mixed song and music session, maybe every two months or so,in aid of the festival. Would anyone local be prepared to support us if we did? We already make fund raising collections at our club at Worthington on the second Monday of the month which were very much appreciated by the committee.

I don't think a couple of big names will hurt, especially as the ones already booked should bring in quite a few single event ticket buyers which will help to boost the funds. It also means that some of the 'lesser known' artists get the chance to play on the same bill and therefore get a bit more exposure. What we don't want is a bill full of 'big names' and no chance for up and coming artists to get a look in. From next year's advance posters it looks like next years prices will remain the same as this year until the end of May so keep an eye on the website for when bookings open.