The original post mentioned Cheshire............

Don't forget the Middlewich Folk & Boat Festival in June - there are a lot of boaters at that! The festival also runs monthly sessions at the Boars Head on the 2nd Saturday every month and periodic concerts of various types throughout the year - see www.middlewichdfestival.org

The Salt Town Poets also host Middlewich Open Mike Night (MOM) on the 3rd Wednesday every month at the Boar's Head (next one is on 17th Sep) - see www.salttownpoets.co.uk