I believe there is a "debrief" for the hop festival that I will be going to and letting other publicans and businesses know about. I believe we all have the interests of the festival at heart, personally not just from a business point of view. I moved here when I was 16 and have every time I moved away I have moved back. I am proud of Faversham but not blinkered to it's faults. However the reputation it has is far worse than the reality, an example of this is the rumours (not just on here but other blogs etc) that pubs were shut by the police. I think the Hop Festival promotes the town very well.

I think we need to look at the timings of bands so we can fit music to all tastes, maybe themed venues is the way forward. I am sure lots of ideas will come out and maybe some will be tried. The important thing is that we have one next year. There are lots of pubs of all shapes and sizes around the town so there will be venues to suit most.

Skynflint did a great job riunning the sessions and these fitted in with other music at The OWV, but it is very hard to keep people quiet when they are having a good time. I was more than happy, but I have to try different things. Many traditionist do not like Sur Le Docks, but Saturday night they were great and enjoyed by many, who all seemed to be singing along and even praying at one point with the band (you would have had to be there!). Thanks Synbyn for getting them they really ended the night well. This is only my second so I am on a learning curve!
PS I am a Landlady!