In July 2006, Cornwall lost one of its greatest guitarists/singers/composers. Al Hodge was unique. He was as much at home playing the pubs and clubs he loved in Cornwall as he was on the world stage. Alstock is run as a charitable event, and it's aim is to remember Big Al Hodge, give the people of Bodmin a great day out and to raise funds for local charities. The organisation also donates £500 every year to the most deserving music pupil at Bodmin College through the Al Hodge