I just wanted to give a mention and offer congratulations to the Diss MCC who organised a great Trials Demonstration at the Eye Show over the August Bank Holiday weekend just gone.

There were 10 or more riders each day, including kids, novices, inters and experts, riding 8 little sections dug out of the showground just to give an idea of what trials is about. Apart from someone or other riding at nearly all times there were 4 or so 'shows' where everybody rode with a background commentary about what was going on. The experts finished off with a few tricks and stunts to add some razzamatazz.

Whilst there weren't throngs of people clamouring to know more, there was a steady stream of them throughout the 2 days which I think was an excellent result.

I rode but wasn't part of the organising team so I'm not sure of the financial aspects of putting the demo on, but it seemed to be a popular, fun and effective PR exercise and maybe something for other clubs to consider.

As a fellow organiser of a local Motor Club it restores my faith in the trials community when people like you take the time to acknowledge the hard work of people involved in their local club whom do so much hard graft, unpaid, in order that others enjoy their chosen sport. Too many times do people quickly criticise the sterling efforts of club officials without ever offering to help set out, organise or even observe a trial. So its nice that people like yourself make the effort to highlight the great work done by their club. Well done Diss and respect to Wherry, shame their aren't more like you.