Well it seems to me that the National (England) was rather elitist and South of England biased although embracing largely traditional singers, being closer to London

However I do know that anumber of potential venues have been suggested

Need I believe a venue with rooms such as hotel or college, that can be taken over almost totally for a weekend

Has bedrooms
Possible indoor/outdoor camping at such as rugby or football club
Has catering, or near town/village/city
Near to major motorway
Has organisers that can organise and are not elitist
Have a vision and perspective of what their audience feel that they need ( find out!!)

Ray

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