Thanks fo that, John - it's exactly the sort of clarification I was hoping for, and it reflects my own understanding of what the Society is about.

It is exciting to think of the Society being able to support opportunities for exploring areas of commonality with England's various cultural groups, as these sorts of exchanges enrich understanding (as well as being good fun). But the central ethos of the society is to do with English folk culture.

As I suggested earlier, the clue's in the name. It's not really rocket science, at the end of the day.