1. Steve Heap, Director of Mrs Casey Music FolkArts England Towersey Village Festival Folk in the Fall

2. “Festivals Fair” Friday 25 November 2005

3. Festival: A celebration, a gathering for common purpose. More than a party, more than a fete.

4. And why? To share an art form, a passion, a fundraiser, a bringing together of a community.

5. Was your festival a success? How do you know?

6. Towersey Village Festival 1971

7. Towersey Village Festival 2005

8. It has grown organically, and never lost sight of ‘Why?’

9. You should always know why and for whom you are doing it.

10. Revisit your ‘Why, How and Who For?’

11. That does not mean you are amateurs.

12. Professionalism is a state of mind, not a state of income.

13. Times have changed – and How!

14. Financial Controls, VAT, Corporation Tax, Charitable Status, Constitutions, Legislation...

15. Legislation Legislation and then some.

16. Systems & Procedures, The Internet, Websites, CRB, Insurance, The “Claim” Society and much more.

17. We run our festivals.. BECAUSE?

18. We want to: entertain people celebrate an event spread the word of our favourite art form

19. share stories meet our neighbours raise funds for...

20. see hundreds and thousands of people enjoying life through the Arts add yours today...

21. We enjoy it

22. Festivals are Fantastic