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FRMS weekend
at Ilkley 2020

The weekend cannot now take place in April. It has been postponed to the first weekend in October, Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th. Some adjustment to the programme will be necessary but we are pleased to confirm that the live recital by singers from Welsh National Opera will still be included.

Although all bookings have been transferred to the new date it has not been possible to notify all participants individually. Bookings were made directly with the hotel, but the hotel is now closed with administrative staff working from home and unable to access the booking forms. If you know of anyone who may be wondering what the situation is please feel free to make them aware of this.

The hotel is not likely to reopen until the first two weeks of May at the earliest, although government sources now suggest that the lockdown could last until June. When the hotel does reopen it can be contacted by phone on 01943 430001 or email at sales@craiglands.co.uk

Further details will be announced nearer the new date.

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