It turned out to be a very busy evening at Dunster Tithe Barn The acoustics are brilliant there and the gallery makes a perfect space for wandering minstrels like me.
The crowds began flocking in to see the owls and Johnny Kingdom at about 4.30pm. I provided some seasonal background music to keep people amused and foot tapping while they waited for their chat with the owls or Johnny.
The crowd did not thin until well after eight, but thanks to the relaxed atmosphere of the event I was able to take frequent breaks and refuel with food, coffee and close encounters with celebrities!
There was loads to do and see both inside and out with JK and the owls in the main barn and the Exmoor Zoo in the meeting room with a fabulous collection of animals and their friendly and informative keepers.
In between sets I had a chance to enjoy the party and meet some interesting people and animals.
She was suprisingly sweet smelling.
All in all a very enjoyable evening and I picked up some useful promotional tips from Steve from the Exmoor Zoo.
He combines his knowledge and passion for animals with a unique dress style!
I wondered whether a distinctive hat would suit my act.
Does it suit me?
