Is it true you've been to every concert of every Faenol Festival?
Yes, every one. Someone has to! You need to support local events. It's my husband's birthday that weekend, but he's not really in to music so he never comes. I should really take him out, but I never do.
Which is your favourite night - pop, opera, musicals or Tân y Ddraig?
The musicals night, really. But I'm a member of my local choir and I love all kinds of music. My son's been coming to the concerts with me since he was a baby, and he wants to come to the opera this year, so my influence is spreading!
Which has been the most memorable night so far?
Without a doubt, the opera night a few years ago. I hadn't heard of the two young singers beforehand [Angela Gheorgiu and Rolando Villazon], but they were fantastic. Also, Michael Ball's first appearance created a real buzz and was definitely a reason for lots of people to return year after year.
Has anything ever gone wrong?
Well, the rain of course. I don't think there's been a Faenol Festival where it hasn't rained on at least one night. But being happy to get wet is part of the fun.
The traffic isn't great either. It's taken between half an hour and three hours to get home, but I really don't think there's much the organisers can do about it. If only some people wouldn't think they knew best, ignore the stewards and create about 10 lanes instead of one to get out.
Who would you like to see performing at the Faenol in the future?
Well, as a massive Donnie Osmond fan, I'll have to say him! I don't know if the rest of north Wales will agree, but I'd love it. Also, everyone knows that Bryn Terfel won't rest until Tom Jones comes here.
Do you have any Faenol rituals?
I always take lots of food with me! You wouldn't believe my bill in Tesco and my box of goodies is getting quite famous, because lots of friends make their way over to see what I've got.
We also always sit in the same place; just behind the chairs and to the right. There are great acoustics there and a good view of the large screen. So even if the performers on the stage are too small to make out, we can see what's going on. We never sit in the chairs because part of the fun is having a picnic and meeting friends. It's all a bit restricted in the more expensive seats.
Any tips for other festival goers?
If you've got a favourite place to sit, then be prepared to turn up early and queue. I'm always there for about 3.30pm and am happy to queue for an hour or two, listen to the sound checks and get a flavour of what's to come. We arrived late once and sat further up the hill, and it wasn't the same.
Anything the organisers should change?
Invite a local choir to perform as a warm-up act - make local people feel part of the festival.
