Constructive criticism should always be listened to, but it is alan and pams right to ignore it if they want to.
One thing I will say about alan and pam colls, they are very straight forward people, They used to let me sing there as a floor singer, many years later when I asked about a guest spot . their reply was well we think you are good but not right for our club[ they didnt mess me about with half promises etc ],now I happen to think they are wrong[ because Tony Rose used to do successful gigs at their club and im not any more trad than he was, but they have an absolute right to book who they want so what I think becomes irrelevant.they have run this club for 35 years they must be doing something right.
   AT THE SAME TIME THERE MAY BE AN ELEMENT OF TRUTH IN THE CRITICISMS WHICH PERHAPS SHOULD BE BORNE IN MIND.
Alan and Pam are very dedicated people who have given alot of pleasure to people including myself but it doesnt mean that the club is not open to minor improvements .
]they have a club policy which is fairly broad[ they occasionally book trad artists[ but nearly always accompanied by a guitar]they are working to a formula they find successful. which is understandable, the problem with this formula is that it never broadens the horizons of their audiences.NOW SOME MAY THINK THIS NOT IMPORTANT       [ i do]or not their remit[ debatable]any way I wish the club success. Dick Miles