My children go to my folk club and are pretty well behaved. They are 8 and 12. My younger one is Autistic and watches the music and really has got into it.
She is a definate problem when she gets tired. When this happens, my wife takes her home.

I will allow any family to come into the club so long as they behave. Accompanied children come in free. I also provide tables at the back of the room with paper and colouring pens, so that when they get bored they can at least have a good old scribble.

Its up to the Organiser to ensure that strict rules are applied about the behaviour. They should also inform families coming into the club, what is expected of them.

Together with my 2 daughters and a friend of theirs, we now have 3 youngsters who enjoy folk music. 3 more than if I put a ban on.

I would love to know how many folk clubs allow children to come to their folk nights? Think about it, the next time somebody says that clubs are going under.

Could this be a reason for some clubs dying becuase they are full of old folks and no youngsters coming to see them.