My point exactly, but I honestly didn't think it was as many as that? Especially as the current thinking appears to be these restrictions will stay in place for the rest of the year? Why drag it out..?
Only time will tell I suppose?
Basically, plan until you know for sure it can't go ahead. There is still a chance for it to happen, but the next month or so will be vital for how things go.
i'm sure this will be the logic, and given a lot of entries will be based at Duxford theres probably some sense in that,
that said, i suspect there will be a blanket ban on social gatherings of decent size for the rest of this year, it would be too big a risk of spread still.
My understanding is that they're planning on September being a 3-day show - makes sense as they normally sell out the big anniversary September shows with lots of Spitfires anyway, and all the infrastructure will be in place, so just tag on an extra day.
More likely making Friday arrivals day part of the show and costing more for entrance, and how many warbird operators are going to get their aircraft airworthy for just one show?
More likely taking money on advance tickets, generating interest, so when they have to pay it back they have a profit.
Government have already said large gatherings wont be permitted until a vaccine is available, and that's probably next year.
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And what's going to happen then? You book your 2m social distance square and remain in it for the duration of the day? Or will the crowd line be divided into a line one deep of 2m boxes and once they have all be 'allocated' no-one else will be allowed in?
With the indication of gradual reopening of businesses maybe going ahead, will there be queues all the way along the A505 in both directions as visitors maintain the 2m rule?
Are we going to risk a second outbreak just so an airshow can go ahead?...
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And what's going to happen then? You book your 2m social distance square and remain in it for the duration of the day? Or will the crowd line be divided into a line one deep of 2m boxes and once they have all be 'allocated' no-one else will be allowed in?
With the indication of gradual reopening of businesses maybe going ahead, will there be queues all the way along the A505 in both directions as visitors maintain the 2m rule?
Are we going to risk a second outbreak just so an airshow can go ahead?...
Yep, I refer you to my point above. It really isn't viable surely?
Just out of interest how long have anybody had to wait for refunds from Duxford. I had an email on the 22nd of April saying they had been sent to the finance department, and ive heard nothing more as yet.
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Just out of interest how long have anybody had to wait for refunds from Duxford. I had an email on the 22nd of April saying they had been sent to the finance department, and I've heard nothing more as yet.
I think all IWM departments are closed - they may have someone dealing with refunds but may be homeworking so it might take longer than usual...
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Until a vaccine or cure is found any large outdoor event isn’t going to happen, it’s as simple as that, the very core of this pandemic is the fact that it’s easily transmissible with people in built up , confined spaces ,all it takes it a small ratio of attendees to have the virus to start a significant chain reaction and the golden “R” rate goes up again!
Aardvark, do you speak with medical authority or just speculation ?
If you are then I assume you are planning to stay behind closed doors for some time, which means you will be expecting a large number of other people to continue working to keep you safe ?
If not then you are just promoting your own personal ideas.
Stay safe.
I have to say I thinking exactly the same as Aardvark, until theres a cure large public gatherings are out of the question. If you look at sport nobody is expecting spectators to be allowed for a long time. Start saving for summer 2021.
I have heard non commital ramblings from politicians and scientists alike suggesting that the virus is harder to transmit outdoors and that outdoor events may pose less of a risk - so who knows. Some people believe the infection rate is so much higher than previously thought that with a lot of luck the virus may 'burn out' in the UK. Lets see. I remain very hopeful - but i'm an irrational optimist.
I'm guessing tomorrow is going to be the day we find out somewhat if Duxford goes ahead or not in September. Government is going to lay out a road-map on the way forward.
If their roadmap does not have a return to normal/allowing large events before end of September it will be game over for 2020 I think.
On the contrary.. Raab suggested this morning that pubs, restaurants, cafes and hairdressers would be considered for re-opening from July 4th. Wouldn't take that chart as gospel.
On the contrary.. Raab suggested this morning that pubs, restaurants, cafes and hairdressers would be considered for re-opening from July 4th. Wouldn't take that chart as gospel.
It now seems that Raab was expunging air through his lower cheeks
Cancelling Duxford Air Festival & Flying Legends last month disappointed the IWM Team as much as air show fans. We're still planning for an amazing 80th Anniversary Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show, capping numbers to protect the safety of visitors, volunteers and staff.
And so our bumper commemoration will now include an additional day to remember on Friday 18 September – Duxford Battle of Britain Proms. IWM Members will have priority ticket access from Thursday 14 May, 7 days before general release.
Cancelling Duxford Air Festival & Flying Legends last month disappointed the IWM Team as much as air show fans. We're still planning for an amazing 80th Anniversary Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show, capping numbers to protect the safety of visitors, volunteers and staff.
And so our bumper commemoration will now include an additional day to remember on Friday 18 September – Duxford Battle of Britain Proms. IWM Members will have priority ticket access from Thursday 14 May, 7 days before general release.
i just can't see how they can manage this safely in the current climate. given we may not open social gatherings of small scale until july and we don't even know when we can see our families, how is september all of a sudden going to be achieveable?