The best yet

**Derek** · 20th September 10, 02:29 AM

Our annual Folk Festival this last weekend was the best yet. This is the third year we have done it. This year however we did it in a different format starting later in the day and tagging it on to the previous evening which was our regular folk club.
I just got back now from finishing up tidying the hall and in the process of putting a couple of pics up

Sat and the scene was set

Just after the doors were open they piled in

And continued to do so

This is our latest and youngest member of the folk club. 4 weeks old.

The bands and solo artistes were all fab and it was a great night.
Hopefully some of you xmarkers might be able to make it next year. I know English Bloke and Family and Doublewood Dave will be coming. In fact I know Johns son will be playing with their band .. We havent seen Trefor for a while either ... Tref .. next folk club Oct 15th .. hope u can make it be great to see you
Ichedyd Da
Derek
Derek

**Downunder Kilt** · 20th September 10, 04:14 AM

Looks like all you folks had a great night Derek, and congratulations on the successful event

**Hamish** · 21st September 10, 05:22 PM

Well done, Derek, Elaine and the committee members - I know from experience in previous years how much work you all put in to make these events so successful. I just wish I could have been there, even if only to have swept the hall floor again!! Sadly, I knew I would not be able to make it this year, but am already looking forward to next (if you'll have me!)

My 'Best' to everyone at the club who remembers me.

Take care,
Ham.

**Derek** · 22nd September 10, 12:48 AM

Hi Ham. I know we have spoken on the telephone many times these past several weeks but its great to see you back here at X Marks. As regards the festival. Your presence at this years event was greatly missed. We tidied the hall up as best we could after, but I fear it may not be to the such high standards that you would have done it yourself. Next year the parish council will be delighted to know the hall clean up is back in your most capable hands.

Dont tell anyone but when Ham has done this clean up he does expect us to give him full after festival hospitality

Speak to you again tonight Ham
Iechyd Da
Derek

**cessna152towser** · 22nd September 10, 09:54 AM

Super pics, Derek, looks like a fun time. Hopefully I may be able to join all the xmarkers at next year's event.

**castledangerous** · 22nd September 10, 11:43 AM

Nice pics. What is your tartan there at the computer?

**GMan** · 22nd September 10, 04:25 PM

Nice as usual.

**BobsYourUncle** · 22nd September 10, 04:30 PM

Looks like a great time had by all. Thanks for sharing.

**Derek** · 23rd September 10, 01:00 AM

Alex ... It will be great if you are able to join us all next year. It would be fab to meet you again and any others xmarkers who would like to come along. All our folk club and festival dates for next year will be finalised today. So I will post the fest date up later.
Castledangerous ... the tartan in the pic is called 'Monarch of the Glen'. Here a closer pic of it

We just finalised the festival monies ... We managed to raise £1200 towards the Halls new roof.
Iechyd Da
Derek