The Hop Pole was indeed a disappointment the new management seemed to take a very avaricious attitude to the folk festival . We arrived to find them covering up their posters advertising rolls plus salad at £1.50 with ones saying rolls £3.00. Beer was £3 but only £2.50 or £2.70 in other pubs. When we returned to find the singing less than inspiring on friday night it took no time at all to decide on the Bay Horse who made us most welcome. We sang in there again breifly on Saturday but also had a good sing in the Queens. The Bay Horse again hosted a good session on Sunday lunchtime. The Hop Pole will have to show a significantly less cynical attitude if it wants to get our custom back.