Next time I'm York on a weekend I'm going to designate it a York Trad Singing Weekend. I will (of course) announce it on Mudcat, and it will be open to everyone who wants to come to York and sing traditional songs in various public places until we're asked to leave. First 'venue' - The York Minster Chapter House, once we're kicked out of there we'll head over the road to Saint Michael le Belfry and from there to other Churches in the city, all of which have cracking acoustics and a generally tolerant vibe. I remember Rachel & I singing something harmonious once in St. Helens and being asked for more. I suggest we start off the day very early at the Miraculous Bread Shop (my name for it) on The Shambles where we'll fill out knapsacks with perfect loaves on which to to feast throughout the day. Those who can't make the early start, or any other late arrivers, can keep in touch via mobiles.

All welcome; no fee; souvenir badges to be made up later, alomng with a CD best-of of the various field-recordings made over the weekend. Sunday, I reckon booking a big table in Ask, and then just singing our hearts out over first-class pizzas.

Sept 2011? Sure! Why not?