"With regard to kids at folk stuff.
They can be a pain in the butt at times due to being....KIDs."

We take our kids to a lot of stuff, especially during School Hols and at Weekends. They are aged 7 and (just) 9. Alot of you have met them, you can decide how well behaved they are.

If we couldn't sometimes take them to the folk club we run, it wouldn't be viable as it would cost us £20 for a babysitter each time. We let anyone under 16 in free to any events we run, we reckon it is important to look after the future. This has not caused us any problems yet...... this is supposed to be community music....when did kids stop being part of the community?

We quite often take them to other clubs/ festivals etc where we are performing....they both have a little part in the act if they feel like joining in.... the reaction to this seems overwhelmingly positive. But again, you judge.

They usually enjoy coming along and look forward to seeing other "folky kids".

I've just asked the kids if they have a message to the old grumps who think kids should not be allowed at folky happenings.......they said they should be allowed and they'll be good! They said they'll join in if you're any good or sit quietly and read their books or play on their DS's if they're not so impressed.

Paul (using Wendy's cookies)