>>But the basis of my arguement is still true....And the Sheffield carols are traditional and free!! Same pub!

Absolutely old bean!! (I was only commenting on a point of accuracy ..LOL)

And not just that pub, but many others in the area as well ... not to mention the carol singing in the West Country as well.

Coming back to that pub, there is also ,of course, Royal Concertinas at Dungworth, where,I think, attendance to take part in the concertina sessions is normally free, and I think there is also a singers night one night in the month as well (which appears to be free) ... so free events do occur at that pub ... so nearly right !! :-)