I have run Durham City Folk Club since its early days. I am 72 now and have seen the club through thick and thin. Now, every six weeks or so we book a performer because we can,through a weekly raffle. I was the secretary of Durham City Folk Festival which failed through lack of sponsorship,and,without a break,the Durham Folk Party.Have I made any money: not I.All Ihave gained is an ever increasing repertoire of traditional songs and also some good friends.