DEAR SIR:

The National Ploughing Association is to be congratulated for organising yet another great event. Traffic management was first class and the bus service was great.

The slurry tanker drivers who worked overnight did a great job and helped make day three a success. It did help that the good Lord switched off the rain for the day.

As regards some stands that were flooded on day two, part of the problem was that in most cases they did not have proper wooden floors.

Finally, one suggestion for smaller stands. Why not form a group by your category and hire out a large marquee? You and your customers would have more space and better protection from bad weather. In addition, you could share a common area for dispensing light refreshments to tired visitors.