I agree it's tricky to vote when we are not familiar with each other's local clubs. I'd say it was up to the guests we have (eg the profressionals) to vote on that, but of could they are too tactful to do so. Any one of the many well-loved clubs could win if it succeeded in getting all its members to vote.

I much prefer the idea of the silly alternative. Here are my votes:

For a silly name coupled with being non-existant, I nominate the

I nominate the Ashby-del-la-Zouche folk club as the longest-running non-existent club.

The club itself folded perhaps 12 years ago, I forget the actual figure, but the Asby-de-la-Zouche away meeting is still held on the first Friday at Sidmouth each year, It is the only time the club ever meets. Kim Howells had nothing to do with it, mind, but isn't it silly?.

I'd also like to second Les B's nomination for

BEST "NON COMMERCIAL" CD.................GUIDE CATS FOR THE BLIND

The CD is basically Les Barker little gems, sung or read by famous people. See Les Barker's http://www.mrsackroyd.com/ and follow the link to buy it from http://www.bcab.org.uk (bcab=British Computer Association for the Blind)

love

Elizabeth