I don't think having an event in Beverley changes the original plan for a National gathering its just that at present the take up seems to be too low for booking one of the larger hostels. Straight after Christmas finance is always a problem and if the weekend looks like costing more than £15 a head we would have to say no I think. All previous gatherings have been intended to be for any Mudcatter and I would like to avoid using terms like Northern or Yorkshire gathering.
Thanks for getting all the info Geordie.