The Monksd Tuesday night is ok in the end bit of the bar - its sort of separated from the main bar but sort of connected if you get my drift. Problem was the huge roaring fire that toasted anyone too close. Rest of the room was cool enough. Not sure if it is large enough for Sunday Session but smoke would at least have somewhere to rise.

Hodgsons is a good playing venue and the Guiness is ok but I am told the other beer is not too good and expensive. Mine Host at Hodgsons is ok if a little uninterested. I think there is a function on on the 19th but we could confirm this Sunday and decided were to go. Another offer was the Tiger - landlord is keen but rooms at back are small and large room has thick carpet and loads bookings.

See you all Sunday