Thanks for that Gordon. Is the session in the front or back room? The front room used to be noted for its good acoustics.

I have talked to the new licence's of the Sun and aired my greifs about the fri night session. They are willing to 'compromise' over our needs for music.

1. The Pool table.
They want to cater for everybody, so they have offered the snug to us. They cannot move the table further back as it is a fire risk blocking the fire doors. The snug may be a bit small for us, and if we get a good turnout we can move into the main room (if appropriate)
Smokeing is allowed.

2. Piped music.
They have 'compromised' and said that the piped music will take place in the pool room only.

3. Singers ignored.
This is a complete and utter load of bollocks. Singers are more than welcome.

And finnaly, we are introducing an interval between 10 and 10:30 when a 'belly dancing' teacher is going to show us the ropes.
We are 'ALL' encoureged to take part in her teachings.
We are 'ALL EXPECTED' to put on a show for the festival.
If you beleive that then..............;-)
John :-)