I have only recently been told of this message board so I'm sorry if some of you have been missinformed or felt kept in the dark. The situation with the contest and the reason for the change of date was well documented in the band press last year. the hall was indeed double booked, neccessitating a cancellation or change of date.
unfortunately after sending out over 60 entry forms i have had agrand total of 11 entries. The closing date was 10th jan and it was decided at a meeting on the 11th to cancel the contest. Bands were contacted on the 12th where possible or as soon as the person on the entry form could be reached.
Every effort was made to reach band's, however some of you have not updated your secretary's details in the federation handbook for several years and at least one gentleman in norfolk was very upset to have what he considered junk mail through his letter box. band websites are a help but there are not always contact details on them! and in one case the website was completely blank!
I hope to be able to make an announcement about the next contest soon although if there is not enough support particularly from bands in membership of the assoc the future may be bleak. If you would like to contact me my Phone no is 01908 616463 or Email
rallen2@tiscali.co.uk
Robin Allen B&D.B.B.A Sec