When thy ran festivals they were of some use, I remember booking Howard and i got no help from EFDSS.
peter Dashwood and Graham Binless were helpful organisers, but the song side imo, did not get as much support as the dance faction.I too have been involved for over 50 years.
Howard, do you remember that wonderful singers club at Blackmore.the man jim garret and his rocket shaped guitar and that song he wrote called "on my little concertina"