Helen I was a bit wary of copyright permissions, because obtaining one for a book I was publishing would have involved me paying £50 for each line mentioned of two rather famous songs from the war era. (The third song's publisher was happy to have his line used with just 'by permission of'.) Seeing we were only doing a limited print run of 200 copies, this seemed a bit over the top. But I think I might try with this tune, Farewell to Devon. Is Pat Shaw still with us? or if recent is his/her work being published by the EFDSS? The trouble is, not coming from a dance background, I am incredibly ignorant of who's who. The Mudcat will no doubt set me straight. Thanks.

Desert Dancer,

I have seen Jason Rice et al a few times. I might bump into them at one of the Devon festivals, in which case I'll ask all about it. Thanks for suggesting that. Please, what is Pinewoods Camp? As to research, I suppose I should ask to see manuscripts in Plymouth Central Library which have not been published. I wonder if that is possible.

Malcolm and Lanfranc,

Strawberry Fair is a possibility. I admit I was put off by the overplayed Anthony Newley version, so much so, that I would have just skimmed over it if I had seen it. Now I will take a longer look. I live in Plymouth and can get Roy Palmer's book from the library. Thanks for offering.

To Lucy, My Cornish counterpart,

Haven't come across the Torrington Bellringers, but have the Bells of Canterbury and have heard a few other bellringing songs. Strange that I should meet you on here, when you only live 80 miles down the road, or whatever. Don't forget Pennymoor Song & Ale, June 1-3, Black Dog Village.

We must get together for a Cornish/ Devonshire Folk Day or something. We've got a lot of negativity around folk music in Plymouth, Devon, what with it being a great Metropolis and all.

Thanks all.

Deni