Well we were going( we are going actually) to the Prince Albert, Rodborough, Stroud tomorrow, Fri May 2. Few pals coming, totally acoustic, sit around play a few accordion and fiddle tunes. Mayday weekend in the Cotswolds, blossom out, frolic frolic. English culture. Lovely. Council man arrives at pub this afternoon. Yes, you've guessed it. If more than two musicians play at any one time, the landlord will be fined two grand.
   Well, we're still bloody going. Please come and join us. Two can play at a time, the rest of us can chat. Not sure if joining in the choruses is allowed, or if it's a criminal offence. I've emailed the council chief executive and the local MP to enquire on this point. Also I'm not sure about dancing, whether that will be illegal. Anyway, obviously we dont want to get the landlord in trouble, but we're going ahead, and it'll be a strugggle as we can't all play together. Anybody in that region, come and say hello please.
   Funny isnt it, the Cotsolds, where the tourist information has pictures pf morris dancers and musicians outside pubs. But Stroud council is going for the letter of the law and preventing us playing a few polkas acoustically. Doesnt it make you weep?