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Mailing List and Emails We do two postal mail-shots a year – a leaflet in February and a taster programme in May. If you don’t currently receive <strong>the</strong>se, but would like to, please add your contact details to <strong>the</strong> mailing list on <strong>the</strong> website, www.sidmouthfolk<strong>week</strong>.co.uk We also send out a limited number of email newsletters. If you don’t currently receive <strong>the</strong>se, but already receive <strong>the</strong> brochures in <strong>the</strong> post, please complete <strong>the</strong> form that is available in <strong>the</strong> Box Office. If you change your address or email, please remember to tell us! Your contact details will not be passed on to anyone else. Flash Photography For <strong>the</strong> enjoyment of all <strong>Festival</strong> goers, For <strong>the</strong> enjoyment of all <strong>Festival</strong> goers, please refrain <strong>from</strong> using flash photography in seated concerts. Beach at Port Royal The cliff beyond Port Royal is unstable and subject to rock falls. The Police and local councils strongly advise people NOT to go on <strong>the</strong> beach beyond Port Royal. Local Volunteer Network Do you live locally and if so, are you able to help <strong>the</strong> <strong>Festival</strong> throughout <strong>the</strong> year? We have been building up a network of local <strong>Festival</strong> enthusiasts, to provide assistance with some of <strong>the</strong> vital tasks through <strong>the</strong> year, including help with publicity, programme and publicity posting and generally acting as local ambassadors for <strong>the</strong> <strong>Festival</strong>. We are also looking for artist accommodation, particularly in <strong>the</strong> town. If you would like to join <strong>the</strong> group, please contact Steve Thompson on 01395 577394 and if you would like to offer accommodation for 2013 <strong>the</strong>n email info@sidmouthfolk<strong>week</strong>.co.uk Friendship Point An inspired suggestion has been made by Jenny Moon, a long-time festival supporter, for a Friendship Point – helping people to link with o<strong>the</strong>rs. For some, heading to festivals on <strong>the</strong>ir own can be a ra<strong>the</strong>r lonely experience. Thousands swarm around, but to make real contact is not so easy. Jenny has been proactive in coming up with this experimental idea of a Friendship Point, available for anyone who wants to link up with or get to know o<strong>the</strong>rs at <strong>the</strong> festival. It will work in two ways. The first is via <strong>the</strong> <strong>Festival</strong> Newsletter which will have a Friendship Point column for <strong>the</strong> names and mobile numbers and any o<strong>the</strong>r brief details of those who would like to link up with o<strong>the</strong>rs. The second initiative is <strong>the</strong> identification of a designated meeting point – <strong>the</strong> green in <strong>the</strong> middle of <strong>the</strong> ‘triangle’ in front of <strong>the</strong> bus terminus close to Kennaway House. Anyone wanting to make contact with o<strong>the</strong>rs, to meet for a coffee or to arrange to go as a group to, for example, <strong>the</strong> Late Night Extra ceilidhs, should link with o<strong>the</strong>rs Programme Changes Joe Hodgson was named in <strong>the</strong> taster Programme as a Social Dance caller. He has had to withdraw <strong>from</strong> this year’s festival due to a minor operation. We wish him well and look forward to him joining us again soon. Michael Marra was named in early adverts and e-marketing. Michael has been advised to withdraw <strong>from</strong> all commitments this summer due to ill health. We send our best wishes and hope to see him back in action soon. <strong>the</strong>re within five minutes of 12 noon and 6pm on every day of <strong>the</strong> festival, starting on Saturday 4th. <strong>Sidmouth</strong> <strong>Folk</strong>Week Productions Management Team <strong>Festival</strong> <strong>Director</strong>: John Braithwaite Artistic and Marketing: Alan Bearman Event Production: John Radford Support Services: Richard Brecknock Administration and Finance: Jason Knight Commercial Advice: John Heydon <strong>Festival</strong> Programme Prepared by Alan Bearman Music Designed by Bryan Ledgard Programme photography by Alan Cole, Joe Plommer, Derek Schofield and Bryan Ledgard. Mission Statement <strong>Sidmouth</strong> <strong>Folk</strong>Week stimulates and celebrates awareness, interest and involvement in traditional and folk arts <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> United Kingdom and beyond, through accessible and inclusive performance, participation, learning opportunities and o<strong>the</strong>r activities. <strong>Sidmouth</strong> <strong>Folk</strong>Week is organised by <strong>Sidmouth</strong> <strong>Folk</strong>Week Productions Ltd, which is a not-forprofit company under <strong>the</strong> chairmanship of John Braithwaite. Registered Office: 57 Martin Close, Basingstoke, RG21 5JZ. Company registered in England and Wales No. 5610997. <strong>Sidmouth</strong> <strong>Folk</strong>Week Ltd is a charity and company limited by guarantee, under <strong>the</strong> chairmanship of Stephen Thompson. Registered Office: 3 Fairleigh, Manor Road, <strong>Sidmouth</strong> Devon EX10 8RR. Company registered in England and Wales No. 5564884. Charity registered with The Charity Commission No. 1111958 <strong>Sidmouth</strong> <strong>Folk</strong>Week Productions Ltd can give no guarantee that any events will take place, or any artists will perform at any particular time, or at all. We will, however, make every effort to carry out <strong>the</strong> programme as advertised. <strong>Sidmouth</strong> <strong>Folk</strong>Week Productions Ltd. VAT Reg: 878 4532 77. page 63