I'm a smoker - but if Villain says the Club's rules are No Smoking - then so be it and let's abide by that.
If there's another room to cater for we smokers then good – non-smokers can keep out if they wish.
If there isn't an alternative, - apart from standing outside on a Winter's night, I shall probably look for an alternative sort of evening.
I will definitely think twice about going into a public house where I am not allowed to smoke whilst I having a drink.
If pubs clubs can survive without smokers and cigarette sales - then the game is won.
If not, then a little tolerance and realigning of smoker's behaviour will need to be addressed.
I shall view with interest the very same situation in Ireland.
Just to wander …as many others have in this thread….
With all due respect to those who have lost someone with lung cancer, (my Mum and Dad died of the same), I have no desire to repeat this, but equally I have no desire to die healthy, which is also a possibility if some organisers turn a blind another group of people within their supporters.
Those who perhaps drink too much then drive home from folk nights put innocent smokers like me at serious risk from being knocked over.
Of course this last sentence is tongue in cheek - I'm going over the top and you know it - but it is not outwith the bounds of possibility.
It is this insidious practice of people, minding other people's business, groups mentally bullying other groups with their views, which make me view these prospects as oh so depressing ……………….
Finally don't forget these smokers are generally fond of a drink, and, if the Landlord / Licensee is not making "enough" money over the bar at your Folk night – you may soon end-up a non-smoking, non-drinking night folk night in the Church Hall or the Cub Hut or other . Do me a favour!!!!
How come no one has mentioned Hydrofluorocarbons-the strongest carciogenic found in domestic smoke - Barbcues . Separate thread anyone ??