Thanks folks, very helpful. Mr Red has proved himself a fine chap with all sorts of practical suggestions.

If we can't get into anything this weekend we'll go to the Anchor Inn @ High Offley in Staffordshire. Although I've not been for a while, it's a splendid pub in the finest tradition of 'proper' pubs. Most weekends would see a bunch of musicians & singers descend on the place for some great sessions.

Carol: the Norwell Happening is a lovely do, we went last year and we'll certainly be there this year.

Thanks all,

John