SIR - I wish to express my appreciation of Sidmouth FolkWeek. Once again it was a magnificent event.

I particularly enjoyed performances by Jackie Oats, Maz O’Connor and a young trio called Tyde.

I much appreciated the hospitality of Sidmouth people and I wish to thank them for all their kindness.

I feel very concerned about the proposed developments in Sidmouth and I sincerely hope the petition to save the town will be successful.

I always enjoy my holidays in Sidmouth and FolkWeek is the highlight of my year.

Richard Cosgrave

Eastfield, Northampton