Yes, this is several months away, but booking your flight now will save you money. And if you can’t go, all you lose is the money you paid for your (very cheap) flight. Check out RyanAir flying from Stansted to Lodz (pronounced Woodge) or British Airways flying from Heathrow or Gatwick to Warsaw. You then have to get a train to Lodz on arrival – takes a few hours more.

If some of you are sure of going, would you be interested in being part of the Guild Training Team? We are hoping to run a series of workshops and seminars at the Expo there to promote the Guild and its members. There’s no money involved, but we will buy you the odd vodka or three, or for even, and just think of the glory!!! (If you say ‘yes’, I will certainly do all the booking of everything for you….!)

The actual Festival Programme and information about the Expo won’t be ready until some time in September, but it’s worth flagging up things now so you can plan ahead. Once the programme is loaded, you will also be given information about registering for the festival and expo as well as accommodation details. Lodz is not a large place, so if you opt for a cheaper hotel about a 10-15 walk away, don’t worry if it’s freezing. Wrap up warmly and call a cab!