HUNDREDS of people attended the 22nd West Somerset Folk Festival which took place in Carhampton at the weekend and saw performers from all over the country take part.
John Middleton performing at the West Somerset Folk Festival. PHOTO: George Ody.
Regular West Somerset Folk Festival performers Cris and Liz Bartlett. PHOTO: George Ody.
Steve Andishaw appearing at the West Somerset Folk Festival. PHOTO: George Ody.
Accordion player Mark Misko gives a rendition at the West Somerset Folk Festival. PHOTO: George Ody.
West Somerset Folk Festival duo Jo and Roger Quigley. PHOTO: George Ody.
Mike and Paul Dibble appearing at the West Somerset Folk Festival. PHOTO: George Ody.
Singer-guitarist Andy Popplestone at the West Somerset Folk Festival. PHOTO: George Ody.
Devon-based traditional folk band Crazy Goat performing at the West Somerset Folk Festival. PHOTO: George Ody.
West Somerset Folk Festival welcomed Liege and Lief to this year's event. PHOTO: George Ody.
Rosie Upton performing at this year's West Somerset Folk festival. PHOTO: George Ody.
Gloucestershire-based multi-instrumentalist Jeff Gillett appearing at the West Somerset Folk Festival. PHOTO: George Ody.
Taking some downtime at the West Somerset Folk Festival. PHOTO: George Ody.
John Middleton performing at the West Somerset Folk Festival. PHOTO: George Ody.
Regular West Somerset Folk Festival performers Cris and Liz Bartlett. PHOTO: George Ody.
Steve Andishaw appearing at the West Somerset Folk Festival. PHOTO: George Ody.
Accordion player Mark Misko gives a rendition at the West Somerset Folk Festival. PHOTO: George Ody.
West Somerset Folk Festival duo Jo and Roger Quigley. PHOTO: George Ody.
Mike and Paul Dibble appearing at the West Somerset Folk Festival. PHOTO: George Ody.
Singer-guitarist Andy Popplestone at the West Somerset Folk Festival. PHOTO: George Ody.
Devon-based traditional folk band Crazy Goat performing at the West Somerset Folk Festival. PHOTO: George Ody.
West Somerset Folk Festival welcomed Liege and Lief to this year's event. PHOTO: George Ody.
Rosie Upton performing at this year's West Somerset Folk festival. PHOTO: George Ody.
Gloucestershire-based multi-instrumentalist Jeff Gillett appearing at the West Somerset Folk Festival. PHOTO: George Ody.
Taking some downtime at the West Somerset Folk Festival. PHOTO: George Ody.
It was the 20th year the festival had been based in the village’s recreation ground, and performers and visitors also used the hall and its facilities throughout the three days of the concert.
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An independent real ale bar was also held again in the hall, while camping was located in the recreation ground field where there were shower and toilet facilities.
The weekend featured sing arounds, music sessions, workshops, and the festival folk club’s afternoon tea and cakes with Rita Tremain and Terry Helyar.
Other highlights included stories and ballads with Colin Emmett and Jacqui and Brian Ross, and a festival closing singaround with Mike and Di Dibble.
The proceeds from the occasion will be given to the Home-Start West Somerset charity.
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