Didn't a wet week at Sidmouth virtually bankrupt EFDSS? I suppose half an hour or so away at Exeter is close, but I wonder nevertheless how much of the organising was still done by post and phone - most of it I would guess.

It may be that Sidmouth is the goose that lays the golden eggs for Mrs C, although I doubt it. It certainly wasn't at the time of EFDSS giving it up.

I like the idea of a contingency/emergency fund; and although I don't go to Sidmouth, I'd be quite willing to put my hand in my pocket to help cover a wet weather disaster. I've no idea how this could be organised though; I wouldn't wish to simply contribute to the running costs

Stu