"This a really weird thread!
A load of loonies banging on about something they don't understand."
to the contrary, I understand the EFDSS very well, in the past they have made some poor management decisions, over the last 5 years they appear to have been doing much better, and putting on good events, and being involved in some useful projects., Nic Hallam has playued a part along with others, so why is it unreasonable to ask why was he sacked?.
the EFDSS is supposed to promote folksong and dance on a national basis, years ago they did this by running Sidmouth, Whitby,Chippenham and Laycock festival and others,they also ran competitions, they had a national network of branches, and a shop situated in Cecil Sharp house, now , they are not involved in any of these activities,they have none of these things,apart from an online shop, these are facts.
they do not provide national music tuition on a national basis, however Comhaltas does provide tuition on a national basis.
whether one likes comhalts and competitions[i have my reservations]the competitions and examinations and the fleadhs bring in considerable revenue:fact.
Ralphie,instead of throwing insults around, you would do better as I am doing to stick to facts.