Raggytash If you look you will find that I have made no Mention of Gill and Denise who as you rightly say have made everyone welcome at the Plough. It would however be Gill and Denise who's lively hoods would be put at risk if the Orders from Sam Smiths were ignored and they allowed live music to continue in the Plough.

One of the stories I was told was that Sam Smiths have taken over a Chain of Pubs in the South. Humphrey was visiting one of these pubs and there was a live Rock Band playing. The pub was also selling Alco-pops, which are not allowed in any Sam Smiths houses. The Manager was sacked on the spot and Humphrey himself stood in behind the bar until a relief manager could be found.

Yes we could all have a mass protest by heading for the plough and singing and playing. But why should we wish to embarrass Gill and Denise. All I'm suggesting is that especially during Folk Week it might be a good idea to support all the other pubs in Whitby who welcome live Music all year. We would only be complying with the wishes of the Brewery after all. However this is only a suggestion there may be other ways round the Music Ban. We need clarification for example would Banjo and Boron players be allowed? Come on how many other Pubs are they in Whitby? How long will it take us to drink them dry?