Hello Pals

Here's the latest with just 2 weeks to go until the BIG DAY. There's progress and set backs to report.

We have lost Kung Fu Monsters who, sadly for us and their other fans, have decided to split. We wish them all well in their future individual projects

Adam Kidd, Melodica,Melody & Me and Saravian have all had to withdraw due to other musical or personal committments on the day. We will miss them.

So far confirmed we have Paradise9 who will play the 3-3.30 slot and That Legendary Wooden Lion will perform between 4 and 4.30.

Roy Weird from the latter group and their roadie Steve will run one stage while Dave Mania, one-time axe-ace from Kung Fu Monsters is running the other. They will be ably supported by Cliff Dowding.

We are still awiting confirmation from The cavalry, The Sly Tones, Rockheart, Mr Finn, POG, Guided by Lights, Go Johnny Go, The Scarlet Street Resistance and Last Orders [who were our opening act last year]. Please remind me if I've forgotten anyone!

We are also expecting appearances from a number of new local acts who should all be playing around lunch time. we have a children's entertainer Emma lined up and  the POG/WOB collective may be running a drawing workshop. DJ Captain Bob may be present as will Paul Wilson from Radio Reverb's 'Ears Wide Open' show.

Lee Griggs who has been so instrumental in organising the stage and transport for previous picnics will be doing the same this year. Thank you Lee.

We still need more offers of help and support. Most importantly we need the loan of a good drum kit for the day. This will speed up the flowthrough of bands as we will not have constant construction and deconstruction of different kits thru the day. It will probably need  a mat too as I'm not sure whether any other anchorage will be possible. If you can help out with this let me know - 01273 270501 or via this site or email abi.rhodes@tiscali.co.uk

Bouncy Castle and various sideshows and stalls are already booked but anyone else wishing to be represented on the non-musical side should contact Philip Smith on 553330.

Thanks