Cheers Nick,

Yes I know we won't keep the pub open single handedly .....but you have to try! We might galvanise the village into some action and demonstrate that there is a potential business there for a new Landlord (the pub management company will keep the pub open if they can find someone to take over....it is the licensee who takes all the risk). I agree that the pub has to grow its' very local clientèle (not many of who attend the folk club either, except for well know acts).

I am exploring other options but at this stage I'm not sure they are viable....especially not for the weekend bashes. We would have to fundamentally change what we do....I need to talk to the other regulars and find out what would keep them coming.

Paul

p.s. I liked your CD by the way.