Although I originally come from Peterborough I don't manage to get to the Straw Bear too often. The last time I went, a couple of years ago, it was amazing! I think that everyone involved is to be commended.
There was only one sour note, though, I attended a number of evening sessions in the local pubs and as a singer got the distinct impression that 'singers are not welcome here' (could have been my singing, of course!).