I dont think I ever said I disliked,art centres or festivals. nor did i talk about drinking copious amuonts of real ale.
any alcohol should be drunk in moderation, but I find it pleasant to have it available at inexpensive prices,as was the case at Swindon folk club.
if the countess and gervase read my thread,their points,accentuate why well run folk clubs are important] and in my opinion ARE as important as festivals[although for some reason it has become fashionable to knock clubs]and more important than art centres, because without clubs there would be no training ground for art centre performers.
Now lets be positive about clubs,realise their value and the sterling work many organisers put in, try and improve them where necessary,and give them the support they deserve.Dick Miles