...back to the original thread, I'd like to add my halfpennorth of praise to the traddies at the Beech singaround in Chorlton, Manchester. I've met some lovely, generous & funny people and heard some wonderful singing and lots of songs I never expected to hear in a pub less than half a mile from my home. In fact, thanks to their ceaseless encouragement (despite my own well-founded doubts about being able to carry a tune) I've polished off a song or two for this Wednesday... be very afraid.