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The quotes from visitors above are testament to the immensely benefical impact the Festival had on those who attended.

Everyone took a piece of the Festival home with them.

But its influence does not stop there.

As the Festival grows in size each year, more and more local people also feel its benefits:

"Ulverston is fully booked. The festival is a great thing for the area — and they're lovely people!"
- Amanda Foy, Tourist Information Centre.

"We have had a lot more business, especially for cream cakes. It's a good thing for Ulverston."
- Fiona Nevinson, Thomas Bakery

See the panel on the right for more local reaction.