Obviously I don't know the facts of the matter, Richard. it just seemed an area of concern to me - and I would want the the matter cleared up before I considered recommending the course for one of my friend's kids.

If you really think the soul of the English society can only be addressed in folk music, by using a load of stylistic eccentricities - mainly thought up by very imaginative and individual artists in the 1950's and 60's - well that's your opinion - and you know mine is different.

Folk has got a lot to offer. it can tell a story faster than an epic film, characterise as vividly as a face on a cigarette card, provide performance and confidence building experience for young people....and no doubt much more I haven't thought of.

its too bloody good to leave it to the folksingers.