I'm sure that for many of you the countdown to convention has moved from months to weeks, or even days. It will not be long before some of you will be counting down the 'sleeps'. The anticipation of competition and the excitement of meeting up with old friends grows as the days pass.

We have a fabulous array of events and guests lining up to make this another memorable convention. Three great shows with the headline act of Crossroads from America. There will be old faces and new faces all ready to delight you. Not just viewing entertainment, but participation in many great opportunities to sing with your own choruses and quartets, but also to join with people you may never have sung with before.

View all the events and plan your days to make the most of it all. And don't forget your buckets and spades for the short breaks between events. It would also be a shame not to take advantage of the coastline and facilities of Llandudno itself. I look forward to seeing, and hearing you all in good voice at the greatest barbershop event outside America.

Alan Bithell
Convention Manager