A SOMERSET couple said they were “delighted” to win the Purbeck Gazette competition for tickets for the 2024 Purbeck Valley Folk Festival.

Anthony Collyer, 81, and his wife Yvonne, 76, from Middle Chinnock in Somerset, said they thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to experience the atmosphere of the event, and agreed that the festival, attended by people of all ages, was very well organised with excellent stewarding.

The tickets were worth £390.

They said: “A wide variety of musical performances in the Big and Long Barns, also the Bar Barn, were very well received by enthusiastic audiences.

Anthony Collyer at this year’s Purbeck Valley Folk Festival

“A range of food and drink outlets catering for all tastes was available, in addition to the popular bar. The craft and activity areas, located away from the barns, provided opportunities for children to participate a number of new activities and learn new skills.

“Camping areas were well organised and clean, while parking for day visitors was convenient and easily accessible. A great weekend!”

Purbeck Valley Folk Festival is a small festival set on a farm on the beautiful Jurassic Coastline. It features original young folk, roots and world music across five stages.