Thanks Paul. I'm in a group of 6 so we tend to negotiate one day at a time - doing some things together and others seperately, minimising the use of cars in and out, so I can't promise anything. However, if I do make it I'm thinking of bringing my 8 stringed fiddle.
I think what I'm really looking for is something like the woodshed session at Broadstairs. Tunes that everybody knows and can join in, songs with easy tunes or mostly chorus are the approved ones - although you always get a few who wish to show off their voice or playing ability rather than contribute to the ethos of the event. Each person is asked to do/lead something but its not compulsory. Its a bit like the shanty session but with more variety.
FloraG