[Paul Stenning]

So why hasn't anyone:

a) Suggested this formally to the committee?

b) Thought about how this would affect the early entry times and the financial viability of the event?

c) Suggested it for any other vintage radio events - Harpenden, Wootton Bassett, Shifnal, Cowbit.....?

I can't see this being viable for any event because it would shorten the event. It wold have to end at 4pm whatever time it starts if we are to be out of the hall within the alloted time. People won't want to be there any later with work the next day anyway.

A shorter event would reduce the number of sellers attending, which would affect the number of visitors attending, and make the whole event less financially viable. Since the event is already having to relocate to save costs to make it viable, the idea of shortening it (for the convenience of a few visitors) simply does not make sense.