I've been picking up copies of the "Redwall" series over the past few years, having recognised the author as the same person I had seen (once only!) leading the Liverpool Fishermen on a visit to the Taverners' club at the King's Arms in Blackpool - must have been early seventies. I can't remember if they did the "Octopus Reel", but there was certainly that level of showmanship about them - a real lively evening.

Sorry to hear of Brian's death.

Ross