There is nothing to stop those who are unable to travel to London from organising their own local protest.

I would like to invite anyone who wishes to protest,help and make some music to The Cove House Inn, Chesil, Portland, Dorset on the 19th June.

As you may or may not know this session has been subject to The Local Authority preventing it, on the grounds that it is a public entertainment provided by the licensee, consisting of more than two 'performers'.

The licence has now been obtained but senseless conditions have now been placed on outside entertainment.

Senseless, as in the past there were objections made to an outside charity event, involving amplified music, that took place once a year.

Senseless, as there are no residents to the west of the pub except fish.

Senseless, as the condition prohibits any outside entertainment, even a mime act or a story-teller.

To bring attention to this in particular and the situation generally, I would suggest a protest where folk events take place outside and are recorded as being asked by the licensee, to come inside.

So all dance sides, storytellers and musicians etc, are invited to what we hope will be a very enjoyable protest, in a quite wonderful spot, where the children can take to the beach.