I MC'd several events and had a memorable festival, intro'ing younger bands such as Moore, Moss and Rutter (twice,) Pilgrims Way, Jaywalkers and the Young 'Uns - totally impressive. They're not just book-learnt - all of 'em have a real feel for this music and their respective hours in the sun can't be far away.
Also Steve and Kristi Nebel warmed this old heart of mine and it was nice to see Anna Esslemont back in fine form with Uiscedwr. The last time I'd caught up with her was just before that auto-immune disease was diagnosed which seriously threatened things for a while but here she was, clearly having the time of her life. My Sweet Patootie = so professional in the best sense - exuberant and entertaining.
I'm missing Fylde already - wind 'n rain n' all!!!! - oh, and the Gasworkers Club since you ask! Is there anywhere else quite like it?