Thanks Ruth, yes Richmondshire, which includes Reeth (as mentioned above) has it's own provision for funding "village hall" type gigs.

Thanks for all the info. I think I'll just quietly keep running Kirby Fleetham Folk Club and Winter Warmer Weekend....we haven't needed a subsidy yet (apart from the odd free pint from the landlord!)and are still managing to put on "quality" acts.

Paul