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Originally Posted by Tim C
Just be aware that the start of the rally, which is in Poole this year, is only a ceremonial start.
The normal start and first stage through the Bournemouth Gardens has been dropped for financial reasons.
Following the credit crunch last year, the organisers are expecting a reduced number of entrants due to fewer sponsorship opportunities.
Therefore, they can not warrant the substantial costs involved in setting up the Gardens stage (lots of crowd control and no revenue).
They have elected to hold a ceremonial start and "parade" on Poole Quay, in front of a couple of Sunseeker Boats no doubt, to keep the corporate sponsors happy!
I'm sure it will still be a good spectacle, but it won't be the normal blast down to the beach through the darkness! 
Wouldn't want you to come all this way to be disappointed  . |
shame as that was fantastic, never mind weve booked into local travel lodge and might just have to have a few drinks instead. but thanks for thinking. steve