The sharp eyed amongst you will notice I’m playing a new violin! One of the joys of being a violin maker is that occasionally you get to make yourself one. I loved the old one, but I fancied a bit of a change – here she is – I’ve never named my instruments, so I guess she’ll remain as “the violin”.

She’s going to be busy, three gigs last week (with her debut on The Golden Hinde), two festivals this weekend and busy on the lead-up to Glastonbury and continuing so thereafter!!