Ah, that's the problem! The pubs aren't very folk-friendly or helpful.
Picture the shops in 'The League of Gentlemen' and you've just about got it. The Arts Centre is across the Market Square from the Town Hall
and to the right, at the end of a little shopping arcade and that's where all the main events are to be held.

The ceilidh which was successful last year will be in the Town Hall. It's not a very big dance floor but it can hold about 60 comfortably.

The people in charge are trying really hard to make a go of it and it deserves our support.

Helmsley Castle (where George Villiers of 'Dido Bendigo' fame had his base)is worth a visit and there's a lovely walled garden. Nice place to have a festival.