Like the idea,What about Holding gatherings at other festivals?
Fylde Folk Festival is in September - I'm sure I could arrange a room in a pub for a gathering maybe on the Friday afternoon/evening (the first day proper). Let me know and I'll put it to the committee at the next meeting.
Pete
clansfolk@fyldefolk.freeserve.co.uk
website: http://www.fyldefolk.co.uk