I'm not sure Brendy knows what a UK folk club actually is...

Clubs are effectively closed-door semi-formal concerts with an entry fee, Brendy, usually offering a mix of unpaid locals and paid visitors performing. Even the very top names in the land are only ever booked once a year. Not all clubs have paid visitors - but in these no-one gets paid at all.

No club in the UK has a paid residency. Session-leading happens, yes (but unlike in Ireland this are quite rare as there's usually no demand for pros to up the ante), pub gigs happen yes (play in the bar, usually free entry, take pot luck with the noise levels), pub concerts in a room at the back with a door chage, yes. But not clubs with a name, a committe, regular members, floor spots, raffles etc, no.