Long Melford . Suffolk .

[Mr B]

Originally Posted by jamespeterbrett

It is a real shame that this fantastic show has taken a nose dive, and I hope that the reason for it can be ousted and normality returns and the show can carry on and continue to grow once more.

I had a chat with a steward last year in the ring about movements and Health & Safety. He blamed the crack downs on H&S but couldn't explain at what point a previously acceptable and managed risk (engine movements) had become unsafe and the reasons for this change in the assessment

I think the problem may be as has been said an older committee who are getting HSE forced upon them from the local authority (have a look at the last to FMPS magazines on their website) and are doing a mixture of overdoing it and accepting without question what they are being told by the authorities rather than asking sensible questions and explaining the what are seen as big risks can be successfully reduced without resorting to drastic changes.

Its a big site and a nice setting, it'd be a shame for it to fold over what are silly problems really. Plenty of rallies get it right but often fresh blood is needed, though sadly it is not always available or welcome!