Thanks to all for the advice. I'ld certainly try the the bananas and other calming devices. I'm not so sure about the chorus songs. I haven't quite got used to people joining in and worry that they may carry the song away from me. I think I will do the Highland Widow's lament and I will definately look up the others mentioned. I fancy doing the Proclaimer's Letter from America ( as it mentions my place of birth) but I don't have the lyrics on the LP. Does anyone know where to find them.

Roger - thanks for the compliment. I am staying away from the Dog and Partridge for a couple of reasons. Firstly, I think that Cat may go down and start her session playing there after her GCSEs and the last person that she would want about would be her mother. Secondly, once John knows that I sing he will encourage me - as he does everyone else which is wonderful but there are quite a few events which we are both at where I would much rather fade into the background. Give me a bit of time, I've got a few places where there a few regular singers and I'm building up my confidence slowly.

Thanks again and I will let you know how I get on.

All the best

Julie