The Folk Train was started some years ago by myself and my good lady Wombat when we suggested to about 20 friends that we decamp in order to avoid the chaotic Sunday when Regatta and Folk Week Clashed. These two events combined with the normal surge in tourism in August made singing in the pubs nigh on impossible. Arriving at the station we were amazed to see about 50 people, most of whom we didn't know, waiting to board the train. The first two years were spent at the Moon and Sixpence (formerly the Anglers Rest) but when that closed we approached the then licensee of the Arncliffe Arms which had just reopened. The rest, as is said, is history. This years afternoon was blessed as always with a wide variety of performers with an equally wide variety of material and made for a great afternoon AND we raised £157 for the Runswick Bay Rescue Boat. On a personal note I was really pleased that Joe and Mo won the tickets for Bedworth Festival I hope they have a great time down there ... and Thanks to Malcolm Gurnham once again for being kind enough to donate two tickets.