Maya, who has played for us every year, took a turn as one part of the duo Adam Eats Grapes, who, with vocalist Billy gave us some powerful ballads – not once put off by the strident chimes of a nearby ice cream van!. Later in the evening we heard Blues Chapter, often to be heard on a Friday night at ‘The Waiting Room’ in Palmers Green, who performed a medley of blues and rock to close the evening.  Brilliant stuff! 

 In between, we spent the afternoon enjoying our usual heady mix of listening to jazz, the wonderful Sultans of Swing, and trying our luck at a folk dance or two: always a treat to watch!  Crisply compered by Chris, the afternoon moved deftly from style to style and there hopefully was something for everyone .  The weather held up, and when the sun shone it was a beautiful afternoon. 

 Another new feature this year was the excellent Caribbean Cake Stall, raising money for Mustard Seed, a charity for disabled children in Jamaica. 

 Phil kept children and adults alike enthralled with a tale in two parts, and the dancing was as spectacular as ever!  We didn’t get a tree to plant this year, but Haringey have promised three to make up for it!

 Very many thanks to Mr Wali for the continued use of his electricity, keeping the music going!