Back from Shhhh - once again the most fun I've had in a field all summer - loads of workshops (most craft stuff I've seen since Glasto) loads of extra stuff to get involved in like jousting, gurning, tug of war, football, political issues, - and loads more. Mead, ciders like Hecks (Hex) a whole perry pub, great performances (although the music took a back seat), lovely location woodland was great with lights, visuals, glitterballs, hammocks etc. Lots of bands i liked from Glasto new bands' finals (which incidentally has me credited on the CD!) like

Dr Meaker, Baraka, loads of cool bands to chat with like Nuala, The Duckworths, Smerins - medieval village was cool. The site lovely, the hot tubs were a right touch, the kids' fields, nice loos, fires ahhhh it were right gorgeous. Fantastic - the festie of the summer! Wonderful company once again - seemed like it was a Busman's holiday with loads of festie crew there on their holibobs!! Good to meet some new folks - hi neighbours and some familiar faces too.

The best moment had to be when 12 year old A. took out the wrestler! Twice! Hope your head's ok .

So top five of the year goes:

1. Shhhhhhhh

2. Endorse It.

3. WOMAD

4. Beautiful Days

5. Wychwood

So we're definitely going to all of these next year.

Plus having experienced a few lovely sunny festies - we're cheered up about Glasto - so we'll be applying for them again next year.