Sad news. I agree with Miskin Man,the Ling family have made a big contribution to our knowledge of the English singing tradition. Topic produced an LP of theirs in 1977, a wonderful portrait of a singing family recorded by the late Keith Summers. I have heard rumours that the 'Ship',famed singing pub in Blaxhall, where the Ling's and others sang is in danger of 'change of use' which would probably put paid to singing there for good. Not happy news. By the way Miskin Man, very sorry to hear the news about Easter's festival. Good luck in your fight against the bureaucrats.