There is certainly going to be a gathering this year and its already in a lot of diaries for the 24th May. The new owner of the Jug is looking forward to it. The weekly sessions at the Jug have continued and are still well attended. The field at the back has been reseeded and flattened so camping will be even better and as well as the two bar areas there is now a lounge room with sofas which I think Tig has bagsied for at least one session of story telling! I haven't yet queried with Paul about the possibility of a marquee but in the event that it is not available the extra space in the field could allow us to pool some awnings and create our own space. The food and beer are still excellent if a little dearer than under the previous landlord so it should be a great weekend.
I don't think there will be a ceilidh this year as most people seemed happier staying at the pub but I hope that there will be a good balance between song and music sessions especially if we have the weather we had last time.
Look forward to seeing as many as possible there. Let me know if you are coming and what amount of space you'll take up (camping that is). There are one or two B&B places and I will search the archives and post tel. nos. etc.
Jane