Thanks for your suggestions, GM, and I do agree with your point about the singer being a vehicle for the song. I have in the past learned songs I've heard and enjoyed; but my purpose this year is to seek out new (to me) songs that I'd not otherwise have heard.

TMFU, thank you so much for your generous offer; but I'll not put myself forward for a support spot on this occasion.

I've been meaning for a while to get along to the Guide Dog, and will make it some time; hopefully for Nick's gig.

My regular club is Woolston and Bursledon on a Sunday, where you've perhaps met me, although I confess I don't recall ever meeting anyone 'uncool' there! :-) At WBFC I help set out the chairs on those occasions when I accidentally arrive early enough to do so, and also sometimes help to run the extensive bar on guest nights.

I also go along to the monthly singarounds at Forest Folk; and other life commitments limit the amount of time I'm able to spend at folk clubs, otherwise I'd probably be looking for something every evening!