BRTC regret to announce the cancellation of the annual Bristol
Harbourside Rally & Bus Running Day for 2012.

Our rally is normally set for the 3rd Sunday in May to avoid clashing with
other events, both transport related and otherwise, which could prevent our
loyal supporters from attending Harbourside.

This year, the staging of the 2012 Olympics in late July/early August has
had an impact on local events, including the Bristol 10k Road Race which has
been moved to the date when we would normally hold our event.  In addition,
the Olympic torch is scheduled to pass through the Bristol area the week
before, thus rendering our usual site unavailable.

Bristol City Council, who owns the site we use, have advised BRTC that the
only date available would be June 10th 2012.  This date is unacceptable to
us as there are other bus related events held on that day, notably the rally
held at Barry in South Wales who traditionally hold their rally around this
date.

BRTC feel that to hold our event on the same day would dilute both events
and place our supporters in an awkward position regarding which event to
attend.  We also do not want to undermine an event staged by one of our most
loyal supporters.

The committee have therefore decided that, as there is no other practical
alternative venue to stage our event on its usual date, we will cancel the
Bristol Harbourside Bus Rally & Running Day this year.

We regret any disappointment and inconvenience caused, but trust that you
will understand why we have taken this difficult decision. 

.............................in any case there is always next year!

To paraphrase Arnold Schwarzenegger:

We'll be back!!