apologies for a new thread but the old one was to full for me to wade through it.
I wrote to feargal and got a reply!

the bit you might be interested in, and I hope you will respond to feargal, is as follows, bearing in mind that I was bemoaning the demise of pub sessions, this was the reply.

Good to hear that you feel York has been supportive. I'm interested that you feel that this
kind of event has been "Trounced," by the new legislation. As you may know this is one of the particular
tasks the Forum has been given, to monitor the impact of the new regulations on live music, regardless
of where or when it might be taking place.

Are you aware of particular venues that have been effected in this way or indeed know the details of any Local Authorities
who have not been as supportive as York? If there was a Local Authority who was on a "Quest to stamp them out," I know for
certain that is something Forum members would want to take a very distinct interest in.
( i said "seem like they are on a quest to stamp them out")

send your info on local authoriies and pub sessions knocked on the head to following

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