In response to Ossonflags, I would say I am very lucky, as the main singaround that I go to (Gainsborough Folk Club),everybody gets asked if they want to play, sing, dance or whatever. Each person gets total respect no matter what level.
Gainsborough are excellent at persevering and nurturing people to improve there performances and every so often, you suddenly realise that somebody has made it to a higher level.
Nobody talks or spoils anybodies song, tune, verse or joke and only joins in with the verses if encouraged to.
What is more important, nobody does their number and disappears afterwards. Everybody stays to the end, unless they have a real reason for leaving, such as illness etc.
I would rate them as one of the better ones.