I have been a folk club goer for about 35yrs (with about 15yrs off for good behavior) and I love them. They come in all shapes and sizes and generaly seem to fulfil most peoples needs, ie Trad, Contemporary, Sing arounds, Musical sessions, Big name artists. You takes your pick. Unfortunately it seems to me that we are all of an age, we see good young performers as guests and welcome them with open arms, but I rarely see many youngsters frequenting clubs. Festivals yes, clubs no. I would like to know what it would take to get the next generation of folkies into clubs. Is it something that comes with age? Although I started going to clubs and festivals from the age of 17, but that was a different time. Or maybe there are lots of youngsters in clubs in other areas (I'm in the N.W. of England). Anyway whatever the answer is go out and enjoy them. See you at Saddleworth, Warwick, Whitby and Fylde Then it's back to the short days and long nights.