12-bar, thank you for those kind words. But no, it is never a waste of time. You do your best and if only one other person benefits in any way then it is worthwhile.

In previous years these have been very well attended and I won't stop doing them. Publicity for such events was hampered this year for various reasons beyond my control. I put it down to 1) I haven't been able to run one for a few years so they've gone off the radar and 2) perhaps all the squeezebox players who would normally come were involved in their own events 3) It was over lunch-time. I had to get from one workshop at the Coliseum finishing at 12.50 and then after the Squeezaround had to dash off to a concert at the Rifle Club. Eating and travelling time are not allowed for when putting the programme together.