The lorry has been very busy over the last fortnight as we put our final preparations in place for the start of the season, or what we hope will be the start anyway. Already we have lost four events due to run in March and April as a result of the weather and more look set to follow, although my outings to Isleham and Oasby over the next two weekends still look set to go ahead.

It is difficult to know which events to enter in over here, as the ballot dates are so far in advance – sometimes four weeks beforehand. I am amazed that the ground is still holding up, and will be very grateful for the run – particularly with Fontainebleau so early in the season.