Hi Sue,

Sorry I haven't updated this thread lately. No, the Olney session is not off the ground yet. I was hoping to come across a few other folk musicians (with more experience than me)who were equally enthusiatic about finding a non-smoking venue. However, I guess we're all busy people, and, when it comes down to it, most would rather go to the session in the local smoke-filled bar rather than have to travel further afield in the evening after work.

I'm still interested in starting a session at some point, but, being a relative 'folk novice' I'd be a bit out of my depth without support from a few others who were equally keen.

Incidentally, my partner and I went to Toronto in April. Wonderful non-smoking legislation and excellent ventilation in all the bars. We actually went to bars (which we don't usually do because of smoke)and didn't stink when we came out! The Toronto Flying Cloud folk club was great too (saw UK artist Harvey Andrews). Completely non-smoking, of course. It was the first folk club my partner had ever visited, as he can't stand the smoke in the pub venues over here!

Julie B