So with that in mind, I took the liberty yesterday of discussing the matter with the ward councillor for central Hull, he assures me that there is no problem here, whilst Hull City Council do employ a licensing enforcement officer, he is mainly concerned with public order and anti-social behaviour issues, and organisers of folk sessions have nothing to worry about, in fact Hull City Council is working to promote live music in the city.

What great news! Just what we have been hoping for.

Now all we have to do is find out how exactly your Local Authority manages to do what no other has managed to do, and the licensee and supporters of the Blue Bell Helpston, can use this to prevent being prosecuted.

John I think perhaps you are being a little premature here. Before you sound the all clear, can I suggest you give your well-intentioned councillor an example to take to your local Licensing Manager. Say if you advertised a regular session in a pub with no Public Entertainment Licence, with about 10 or so participants.

If they say OK, find out how and we are all home and dry. Can you please urgently provide the answer?

I fear that you may be asking the wrong questions of the wrong people, but I do so hope I am wrong.