THE recent cancellation of Harrow’s iconic ‘Tussock Jumpers’ BnS (Bachelors and Spinsters) Ball may be an indication of the difficulties rural event organisers will face in coming years to stage anything that involves crowds and the associated risks that come with that.

After two years of many cancellations of shows due to lockdowns and COVID-19 restrictions, the region had to cope with the weather and record rainfall for spring also rendering many events a ‘no go’.