It's sad to report that John, Hao and Steve are leaving the Hop Pole at the end of February so the session won't take place there that night. I'll arrange an alternative and post details here and email all I can think of too.
I am sure you will join me in wishing them the best, thanking them for their warm hospitality (cheesy chips especially) and fine ales. Let's hope we get new "session-friendly" tenants in soon!