Big Bear Hugs

The line of children at the signing tent earlier was huge! They weren't waiting for an artist that's been performing on stage though, they were waiting for none other than Pudsey Bear. Arguably the most famous bear there ever was, although Yogi and Paddington might have something to say about that!

Gretchen follows us on Twitter!

Gretchen just announced from Stage 1 that she's been following our Tweets - she's got good taste that woman!

More morris men!

Not only have we had the Belles Of London City here with us this weekend, but we have also had the Moulton Morris Men tapping their sticks and ringing the bells on their legs!

Morris Men are new to the Festival, following a suggestion from one of our customers. Thank you for that suggestion, we've really enjoyed having a bit of morris dancing here as have the crowds!

Aliens or animals?

Who are these mysterious characters walking around - are they aliens or are they animals? You decide...

Lost and Found

Behind the Duck Pond, over in the Wilderness Area, the Festival's new art installation, The Tree Of Lost Things is hidden away.

Covered in luggage labels respresenting the lost items, the idea behind the tree is to provide people with a way of letting go of things they've lost. Whether that's a person, a pet, a set of car keys, their virginity or even their voice!

Low down blues with The Holmes Brothers

Last on main stage on Saturday is Brothers Sherman and Wendell Holmes with brother-in-spirit,Popsy Dixon, who played to the crowds as the sun started to set over main stage.

Their vocals and with their mix of blues, gospel and soul, which they have be playing for over thirty years, suited the early evening mood perfectly.

The band have won several Blues Music Awards and their last album, Feed My Soul, was inspired following Wendell's victory over cancer.

Irish all star's long awaited return

Folk chart toppers Lunasa are one of the hottest acoustic acts on the circuit, acclaimed as the 'Irish dream team of musicians'.  The quintet played a top class set on stage 2 - traditional Irish folk infused with jazz and blues influences, with the focus on slick improvisation and tight harmonies. Lunasa return to Stage 1 this Sunday afternoon - we look forward to hearing more of their long awaited new album La Nua.