Paul

I don't think that there's any doubt that the music evenings work well but that's not the reason the pub is under threat. It's unlikely that a viable number of drinkers are going to swerve off the A1 on a regular enough basis to make it viable.

It would be sad to lose what you have built up so it's worth having a contingency plan and have a look round the area as to where else is feasible to play. You might find that there are other options that would welcome you and where you could maintain what you have. The difficult bit will be replacing the 'concert room' you have use of at Kirkby as they are normally utilised for food or similar.

When Sams curtailed our activities we had been making a significant difference to the economics of the local pub but the pub also had a large enough regular clientele on the other days of the week because of the fantastic landlord that was there at the time and the overall ambience of the place. We similarly had enjoyed a couple of weekends of music where Mick and the Hull/Beverley hordes had descended and we could have done many more.

When it stopped there was a huge temptation just to give up and stop because of the effort of starting again - getting to know a new landlord - encouraging people to come etc etc But it was worth it and we are now better supported than we used to be.

I'll try and come on the 21st, at the moment it's the only Saturday in June that we haven't a gig so unless that changes I'll bring my wife and come and have a sing and a listen.