We went to a concert with Peggy Seeger and a number of Critics Group Singers a few years ago in Salford. I forget the event but I found myself being resentful that no mention was made of the folk clubs of Greater Manchester.

Many clubs have come and gone but some remain and others have sprouted up. I guess I have no right to feel resentful but a mention of the Swinton Club:

Here

would have made an important historical connection between all that Seeger, MacColl et al did in the 60's and after and what great clubs like Swinton

And here

are still doing today.

Perhaps festivals could have a message board or meeting place for folk club related stuff?

L in C#