I keep thinking that my folk club is dying, but it has survived for 21 years now. There has never been a committee, the punters and the residents trust me to get the acts booked, knowing that they can input ideas at any time. The residents are very loyal, yet receive no financial benefit, other than their own gig once a year, if they want one. Because it is such a small club, everyone pays their way. I can't afford to book superstars on a regular basis because they want too much money, yet very few people turn out for singers' night.(well recognised subs of guest nights. ) Yet, the club survives.....