As a colleague and friend of Paul and Liz, via Yorkshire Garland and also long time organiser of the other Fred Jordan Competition at Saltburn ff and who knows Northerner too!

I agree with a lot of what has been said here!

There can only ever be one winner (depending on the rules!) and it is vital that all entrants enter in the spirit intended

I organise but wont judge!

competitions of this sort do tend to raise the standard in my view and give people the jitters

Some really great performances from people, but they should not necessarily view it as a stepping stone, rather an accomplishment!

Ray