For my part, I chauffeured my wife and her bridge partner so they could save their energy for the two days of play. Eating, drinking and resting in the Hotels bars and lounges was the order of the day.

I did have the pleasure of listening to a super live band, Mister Sister who had been booked to perform at the British Driving Society’s annual dinner and dance, following their AGM. The band were very professional as detailed on their website do have a look. The BDS appears to be open and welcoming to everyone, their subscription rates were very reasonable in 2006 (when that particular page of their site was last updated)