Blimey, Kevin! You make it sound as though Islingtonites only get in on sufferance! And Anahata makes it sound as though they're all mad!

Let me reassure GUEST,Learaí na Láibe that both Islington and Walthamstow are both fine places to go and I have never felt less than welcome in either.

The move to Sundays in Walthamstow is a good thing in many ways - like not having to toss a coin most Thursdays - but tough on the Cabbage Patch, Twickenham, which is another fine club that meets on a Sunday.

And I must second Dave's vote for Musical Traditions on Friday at the King & Queen, Foley Street, which is one of my favourite venues. It's just a shame it meets only once a month.