You mentioned them in this thread 10 years back, Dick. Thanks for the reminder. Swinton Folk Club at the White Lion is still going. Only Ged of the original residents left. Dave W moved to SW Scotland and I have moved to N Yorshire.

Martin's club at the Star Inn had another oddity apart from the one armed landlord. The club room was long and thin, almost like a train carriage, and stood between the bar and the gents. Most non folkies wanting to use the gents were respectful of the artist performing though :-)