Many thanks to everyone who attended the Festival in Belper on 16th, 17th and 18th May 2003.

The Festival organising committee and all of the Rough Truffles had a ball and, judging from the many emails we have received since then, so did everyone else who braved the bad weather and took part. The singing was of a very high standard – big choirs and small groups alike – and most people came away inspired by the excellent performances seen and the new pieces heard.

We will keep this web site alive until we hand over to Leeds for next year's event and we have started to post photographs on our new Photo Page - if you have any contributions we would be glad to display them.

We have a number of lost property items to hand - if you got home and found you were something missing, let us know.

Finally…. a few of the comments received in the festival email inbox:

"We loved every minute."

"You are all so friendly and welcoming and the event was brilliantly organised."

"I particularly enjoyed the final sing in the Riverside Gardens. Please pass on my thanks to all those who helped to make that such a wonderful end to the festival."

"We had a fantastic time, despite the rain,…."

"Everyone we met, either around the town or connected with the event was so pleasant and helpful. Singing in the rain will never be same!"

"The atmosphere was so positive and welcoming,"

"…..we had a great trip down and really enjoyed ourselves."
"Well Done! A superb effort."