I had decided not to come back on this but I will.
The thing that annoyed me the most is that I was the one in receipt of all your criticism when I am not actually responsible for the delays. I am the one who comes on here to help answer questions and try to let people know what is going on.
Chris you have ways of making your concerns known without having to do it in the way you did - you could have done like Ray did and email any member of the committee personally. You could have directed your concerns to the Chair of the committee and I'm going to suggest that a contact email be set up for him.
As to having an interim timetable the answer is no. I've tried that before and you end up with so many problems with people who think it is the real one and then get really miffed when things change. It is always a work in progress until it goes to the printer and actually it was still a work in progress this year as our programme maker sent the wrong version (not my fault!) so that was something else that James had to sort out.
But I hope you enjoy the festival - you will be able to relax and join in all the fun that you know will be there - some of us will still be working all weekend to ensure that happens for you.