Thanks to everyone who turned up - it was a 'good do'!!

I was particularly pleased to see a few Manchester regulars at the Rambler!

IMHO the room hasn't suffered in the refurbishment - if anything, removing the fireplace has made more room at the 'turn' end, and the people in the end room can see more of what's going on.

Next time, though, I think I may work from the middle of the room, down by the new fireplace, - less problems with noise from the bar, and not as far to project for the end room. Some changes can be for the better!