Paul, I can shove my way with the best of them, but as far as we could see, there wouldn't have been anywhere to sit when we got there, so we couldn't see much point in that. Sorry we missed your folk club on Sunday - Rob went to a melodeon workshop while I checked out the craft fair, and what with lunch and getting chatting with friends, followed by a concert they were in, there wasn't time for anything else. I certainly don't think the festival should forgo doing the folk clubs! As I said before, I think they are a Good Thing. What a shame you didn' t have more people!

For singing sessions, I think that what happens in Sidmouth is a good model. There is a designated pub - in the case of Sidmouth it is the Middle Bar at the Anchor - and a tin is passed around at every session for donations. All we need is one pub that is willing to have the sessions, and some promotion so that people know where to go if they want a singaround. There are already regular tune sessions in the Falcon, so the same thing could be done in another pub for those who enjoy unaccompanied singing!