The history of EFDSS will be published later this year, Dick - you can read all about why and when the regional branches were disbanded.

As it happens (and as I've mentioned earlier), EFDSS are partnering my venue in the Shooting Roots summerschool we're running this summer. I'm hoping they'll also partner some long-term instrumental tuition we're currently planning.

More partnerships with delivery organisations and development agencies in the regions are, as I understand it, one of the strategies currently in the pipeline. I reckon this is the way to develop a stronger regional profile, and it's good to know that the society is embracing such ideas.