Hi Mulcher and apologies for the massive delay in responding, I haven't checked for a reply for a very long time plus I don't find this forum easy to use.
I'm based in Hodnet so nearby to you.
If you respond to this message we can talk about a meet up possibly at the Midway Truck Stop ?
I used to go to the dance on a Friday night at the Bear in Hodnet and in those days they had a real bear in a pit to throw beer down to!