AS chairman of the Coleford Music and Arts Festival, I am writing through you to thank the tremendous support we received from the thousands of people who attended our event over the Spring Bank Holiday.
Once again the Festival was a truly family and community affair, and the Festival Committee have been overwhelmed with the enthusiastic response from all parts of the Forest and beyond.
I personally would like to thank the committee members, all of them volunteers, who have worked tirelessly for the past 12 months to once again bring the dream to fruition, especially those core members who have willingly shouldered their responsibilities.
I would like to thank Sue Pritchard, Amanda Smith, Ros Daniels, Janine Harrison, Nicky Gwilliam, Nick Penny, Vicki Thornton, Dave Thornton, Alan Pritchard, Bob Smith, Aaran Jennings and Alan Jenkins.
Also, a big thank you to Rosalind Cookson for her help on the Town Art Trail project.
To those who made it possible with their sponsorships and donations a special thanks – without you it couldn't have happened. – John Belcher, Berry Hill.