march 2020
Covid 19 strikes!
The weekend had been planned, the hotels were booked, members in
contact at the various branches would chat and plan their weekend in
Blackpool.
Members and visitors would travel from near and far to be at this event, and
then…. nothing! For the first time that anyone can remember, the convention
was cancelled when a virus we came to know as COVID 19 swept
throughout the world and affected all our lives no matter where you lived or
how rich or poor your situation was.
In the great span of things, a convention cancelled was nothing when
compared to the grief and sadness that this world pandemic has caused but
nevertheless, missing the meeting on top of everything else was a bitter pill
to swallow.
So, whilst there is nothing we can do but listen to our government's good
advice, we can perhaps re-kindle a few memories with a look back to
previous March conventions.
The March convention was always memorable (they all are!), especially
because it was the first meeting in a new year. THis page is no substitute for
a convention report of a happy weekend spent amongst Formby friends.
Just a look back and then perhaps a look forward to a better day when we
will all be together in Blackpool in safety to enjoy each others company and
the music of Mr Formby.
NO SUBSTITUTE FOR A CONVENTION
In the spirit of George Formby’s film character, the GFS
members refused to take the cancellation of their
Formby activities lying down.
Before the end of March GFS Chairman Steve Langford
had sparked the idea of The E-Convention and Matt
Richards, Simon Rose and Suzanne McIntosh had cre-
ated the ZOOM GROUP which has played every night
since lockdown commenced.
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