.....  is the name Dave Sealey and Johnny Collins have selected for their venture as a duo, described as  " a many sided versatility in abundance" and that's probably an understatement with the vast background this duo have not only in folk circles, but jazz, swing, music-hall and many other music and entertainment genres. YOU can be the very first to see the duo in action when they feature in their debut appearance at 5.45pm on Saturday in the Arts Centre Theatre.

Peeping Tom Big Band and Gordon Potts (Saturday Ceilidh)

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We are really pleased to again be able to call on our old mates from  "up the road" Peeping Tom to strut their stuff in the Saturday night Ceilidh, this year they make one of only a couple of appearances this year in the  'Big Band' format, so something really special is in store. Calling is in the very capable hands of Gordon Potts. Don't forget that we also have a very popular Ceilidh on Friday night too where Pete Grassby will be calling with his band Aardvark  - if Ceilidh dancing is your main reason for visiting a festival we have two special offers for Ceilidh goers  - a joint Friday/Saturday ceilidh ticket for ?10 (saving you ?3) or  "come in a crowd" - buy 10 Saturday Ceilidh Tickets and get 2 free (that works out as a saving of more than  £1 per ticket)  - both these offers are space permitting so you would need to book these right away!

The Armpit Jug Band - headline a really top rate friday concert that includes young band "Kai" with their excellent rythmic sounds, plus the traditional friday night spot by Johnny Collins (no doubt accompanied by his own "Big Band"!

As always the Saturday evening "Voices Concert" will be very popular, and has a stunning line up this year as John Morris Introduces - Johnny Collins, Dave Webber & Annie Fentiman, Quartz, Eddie Murphy, Graeme Knights, Parker & Watts, Dave Sealey

Over 150 Dancers ...

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We have been working closely with the local council to make this years festival the most spectacular ever. The council have linked the turning on of the Christmas lights on Saturday evening (4.00pm) with the festival, that will include a firework display (4.30pm) local radio station Mercia Sound are erecting a large stage area which will be used for dancing as well as a jazz band and other happenings!, To get the festival even further afield we have also linked in trips to Coton Craft Centre in Nuneaton. To support all this activity we have 12 dance teams appearing this year, so well over 150 dancers will be seen around the town and beyond. This years dance sides are: White Hart Morris Men; Plum Jerkum Border Morris; Elephant up a Pole; Three Spires Morris; Poacher Morris; Pig Dyke Molly; Boggart's Breakfast; Roughshod Appalachian Cloggers; Baldock Midnight Morris; Step on Board; Beggars' Oak Clog; Bare Bones  - the full dance programme is on the web site.

Pete Morton  -  a very welcome late addition!

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 ....... we are really delighted to add Pete Morton to our guest list for what will be amazingly for a ?local lad? his very first Bedworth appearance. Pete has other commitments in the evening but you will have three chances to see him during the afternoon and early evening, including an informal ?Meet? session

Isambarde  - another later addition!

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 ....... This young band are a really excellent talented bunch, and have only been added at the very last moment as they have been really impressing audiences and we just had to add them to the Bedworth programme. Unfortunately this year we will not be able to give them as much exposure as they deserve, but their spot for next year is already booked be sure to catch them!

Since we have moved to a three day festival one of our most difficult issues has been accommodating those beyond daily travelling distance. Fortunately our local Scouts and St John Ambulance have again come to the rescue loaning us their buildings for the week-end for indoor camping. Please book early for indoor camping as once the limit is reached there is nothing else we can offer! ? if you are bringing a caravan or camper van we have a site nearby and are running a free bus service (Use the link at the bottom of the newsletter to get all the directions etc)

Our on-line booking service is growing in poularity every year, and it means that you can guarantee your ticket is reserved by booking right up to noon on friday by booking on line. There is no additional charge for booking on line, and we send you an email acknowledgement of your booking so you know you place is reserved. Again just use the link at the boton of the newsletter then click on "Book on line"

Again we have a high quality Craft Fair, over 50 stalls selling everything you could wish for for that unusual Christmas present