In writing this not a lot seems to have changed from this time last year. On the positive side, vaccination meant a return to near normal. We went back to work and managed to get hair cuts again. Then came Omicron which seems to have put us back somewhat.

At present we don’t have Government mandating what we can and cannot do but public reaction seems to be putting the hospitality industry back into crisis at this important time for them.

The good news seems to be that vaccination is working well and keeping hospital admissions down.

The Forum has been active this year, particularly with our Off Road Initiative, raising funds and organising works to protect our Moor and I would like to thank our Trustees who have stepped down for their commitment and to welcome our new Trustees on board.

I do hope that you will all be able to have as good a time as possible this Christmas whilst remaining safe and well.

On behalf of the Forum I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year.

Andy Meek

Chair – RMNF