We travel round to a lot of clubs on singers' nights, singing as "Wench All" and have met some wonderful people. Just a few of our favourites are below- all these seemed welcoming and seemed to meet your criteria as far as I can tell.

Bacup Folk Club, on Monday nights in the Conservative Club: ring 01706 872810 and ask for Paul! An unusual format- an hour of records and chat, an hour of local acts, a guest, and then the evening ends (I don't know when- I need my bed by then!) with more floor spots.

The Wagon and Horses, Brierfield (Junction 12 M65) on Wednesday nights– 8.45 p.m. Instrument players, singers and poets all made welcome. This club often turns into a large jam session songs and tunes- it's usually fun and sometimes even overspills into a second room in the pub! Come to enjoy good music and interesting harmonies, and a range of types of folk music. Almost anything goes! Good beer too.

Gregson Lane Folk Club has been providing live acoustic music in Hoghton since 1988. All types of music are appreciated and performers are encouraged irrespective of level of ability. It meets on alternate Thursdays at Gregson Lane Sports and Social Club, Gregson Lane, Hoghton, Near Preston, Lancs. PR5 0FD. Guests regularly booked.

Friday nights: Bacca Pipes FC Ukrainian Club, Henry St., Keighley 01535 605310: super music and friendly people in Yorkshire! We say this and we come from Lancashire! Regular national guests and amazing singers nights!

Tuesday nights in Yorkshire: Skipton FC The Swan Inn Carleton-in-Craven 01535 665889: see above! A small, friendly club with interesting raffle prizes!