Standard Noise,
the one joy of not being able to sit for very long is to distance myself from the politics of it all, although I must admit i really miss the controlling bit. When i get back, hopefully within the next 4 weeks I will have loads to catch up on no doubt.
Nasib,
Cardiff ATC didn't ditch any training, Beacon training still very much goes on but Cardiff International Airport Limited have put strict restrictions on whom they will allow to train at their Airport, that decision was not made by ATC and as it is their airport we have to abide by it. The flowing of trainers is not preventing any training by students either just attempting to regulate the flow at beacons, should also mean you are more likely to get the level you requested.