No World Championships in the UK this year!
Just seen an announcement on the HCGB website which updates the situation. It has now emerged that the Worlds will not happen in the UK.
The HCGB Board decided that the contracts for Kemble were too "onerous"
and
"In addition it transpired that the FAI-CIG had not actually sanctioned the event.
This means the WHC in 2005 will now be located outside the UK. The new location will be confirmed by the FAI-CIG in March 2005. This in no way effects preparations for the British Team and we shall continue with plans to produce the winning team."
Tweed jackets and leather elbow patches at dawn. There'll be some explaining to do!