I would like, through your pages, to thank every body involved in the 2011 Wessex Folk Festival.

The organising team, the musicians, through to the most important: the audience. I would not single out any individual but would emphasise the collective effort that made the whole event possible.

I would also like to thank the Weymouth and Portland Borough Council events team for their close co-operation and help by acting as the focal point for most of the formalities involved in putting on such an event.

The contrast in the weather over the weekend was handled with true British determination and, from comments I have received, the whole event was enjoyed by all who attended.

We will soon start looking at next year’s event so keep your eyes open for the website and fundraising events associated with the festival.

Roger Quigley, Wessex Folk Festival Chairman, Radipole Lane, Weymouth