Fantastic night last night.The final bash of the Westhoughton Folk Club. This was one of the very best clubs in the land, superbly run and based around local band 'THE AULD TRIANGLE'. The band have existed since the early '70's and the club itself ran for some 25years until the final gigs last year. The event at Rivington Barn last night was a celebration of that 25 years with a cast of many of the people who have performed there over the years. I didn't get there 'til gone nine (appalling weather on the M6 from Brum onwards) and the party was in full swing. Some 600 people singing and dancing and having a ball. In no particular order some of the attendees were Vin Garbutt, Maddy Prior, Julie Mathews, John Leonard (and John Squire, a rare appearance!!) Mick Peat and the Band, John Wright, Strawhead, Bernard Wrigley, Tom Topping (Also a rare appearance). A great time had by all and the best singing I have ever heard at the end with John leading 'To ra loo ra li'. Thanks to Pat Batty for all her hard work over the years in running such a great gig. We will all miss her and the club.