'Just back from the seminar so I thought I'd report back.
Overall it was worthwhile and it was good to get the chance to meet some new people but only a few stayed at the hotel so social opportunities were not what they might have been.
Main talks covered: Human aspects, instructional techniques, Duty of care, Enforcement, legal, navigation, PFL, Stalling and the "point 'n' power" technique. Presentation standard was good, nothing new but it was good to be reminded of a couple of things.
I felt that the syndicate work could have been made more useful and have made some suggestions.
There was a feeling that the "no test" renewal may not always be an option and most (I think) thought that alternating test/seminar would be sensible.
The big surprise for me was finding that I had another year to run on my rating: I'd thought that mine was for 2 years and would become 3 years from next renewal - in fact it was good for 3 years (some people had thought that they had 3 years whereas they only had 2!!) Fortunately the rules have changed and the seminar can now be taken any time in the 3 year period (phew).
Was anybody else there? Any other opinions?