Thank you Roger for bringing this event to the attention of the Mudcat community. I'm sorry you won't be able to make it but thank you for coming the other night to see Chris.

This event has taken nearly a year to put together, from the original idea posed to us that the arts centre were looking to re-establish a yearly folk event, until now - and we're all very excited (and a bit scared about how it'll go)!

We have a free entry event going on outside on the terrace and lower grounds from midday on Saturday 14th September, with some of the best acts who we have showcased at our regular Folking Live shows performing. Plus a few craft stalls, a real ale bar and indeed Morris from local side OBJ (although not in the bouncy castle......although I could be wrong!)

In the Wilde Theatre is a ticketed show featuring Spiers and Boden, Richard Digance and Lucy Ward amongst numerous others. We've tried to keep prices down for that - the most expensive being 22 quid.

The South Hill Park box office is the best place for more details - 01344 484123

Although all acts on stage are booked - we do have a short 'floor spot' session included outside at around 6pm and also we're actively encouraging any musicians to bring instruments or songs for some spontaneous performance and sessions etc. The arts centre is such a lovely space that it would be perfect to have some acoustic performances up on the terrace, or in one of the stately home rooms for example.

Anyway - sorry to hijack the thread, but I thought it right to give you all a run down. It would be fantastic to see some of you there.

Cheers

Phil