The concept came about to reflect some of the themes of the Festival from astronomy to the Festival of Food: in other words, both heavenly and earthly pleasures. The floral arrangements and candlelight created a magical ambience, redolent of the retrospective eras and showcasing the masterful Sam Laughton on harpsichord and the stonkingly talented and engagingly entertaining Reid Sisters on violin. The literary accompaniments were researched by Anne Foster, focusing on local writers, past and present, evocatively recalled by Anne herself and husband David Worlock. Olly Treen brought us up to the present day with a sensitive rendition of his own poetry. We had a packed house with over 120 guests who enjoyed wine and canapés in the interval. The evening was complimented by an exhibition of local poems and writing inspired by the creative writing workshop back in May. The sheer sense of occasion, the wonderful music and delightful readings generated plentiful requests for similar future events.